4.1.3 Developmental Timeline - Alec Chang - AP Psychology

  • Birth

    My mother gives birth to me through a Cesarean section at the Garfield Hospital at around midnight. Ironically, she gave birth to me on her birthday. Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage This event is significant because I'm about to eperience the world through my senses and behavior.
  • First Words

    It was on this day that I uttered first words: "Mama." Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage This event is significant because I'm replicating what I see around me (talking) with the use of my senses.
  • First Day of School

    I attended my first day of preschool at San Marino Congregational Church Preschool. Piaget's Preoperational Stage This event is significant because at preschool, I will learn to think logically and intuitively connect words with thoughts.
  • High School Graduation

    After countless years of preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school, I graduate from San Marino High School. I hope to attend an academically prestigious university. Piaget's Formal Operational Stage, Kohlberg's Conventional Morality Level This event is significant because at this stage of life, I'm learning and finding my potential. At the same time, I'm striviing to do the right things that will gain the approval of others.
  • College Graduation

    After four years of studying, I graduate from college, ready to join the workforce. Piaget's Formal Operational Stage, Kohlberg's Postconventional Morality Level This event is significant because I'm discovering my potential and beginning to utilize it in different jobs.
  • Get Married

    After a few years of dating, I marry my soul mate. Piaget's Formal Operational Stage, Erikson's Young Adulthood Stages This event is significant because I'm learning how to effectively form close relationships and love others.
  • Birth of my First Kid

    My first kid is born. It's a boy! Erikson's Middle Adulthood Stage This event is significant because I'm contributing to the world around me through creating a family.
  • Birth of my Second Kid

    My second kid is born. It's a girl! Erikson's Middle Adulthood Stage This event is significant because I'm contributing to the world around me through creating a family.
  • Start my own Business

    After working my way up the ladder, I will start a company of my own. Piaget's Formal Operational Stage, Erikson's Middle Adulthood Stage, Kohlberg's Postconventional Morality Level This event is significant because all of the logical and abstract reasoning I've put to use has allowed me to contribute to society with a company of my own.
  • Death of my Wife

    My beloved wife will unfortunately pass away on this day. Erikson's Late Adulthood Stage This event is significant because it causes me to reflect on the life I live and whether I feel satisfied.
  • Death

    I will die on this day at the age of 95. Erikson's Late Adulthood Stage This event is significant because in my last days, I will reflect on the life I lived and contemplate the lifestyle I had and the legacy I left.