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Prenatal Development and Birth
I was born on June 15, 1986 weighing 7lb 2oz and measuring 19 inches. -
The First Two Years: Cognitive Development
Right out of the womb, I began sucking my thumb until I was 4 years old. -
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Birth to Death
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The First Two Years: Biosocial Development
I began walking at 9 months with the help of my 3 older brothers. -
The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development
Growing up in a large family with many cousins (70 first cousins), I was never attached to my parent displaying insecure avoidant attachment. -
The Play Years: Psychosocial Development
Disciple and punishment were very important in my family displaying authoritarian and authoritative parenting. I would most often lose privilages, such as TV and toys or be put in time out if I did something I wasn't supposed to do. -
The Play Years: Cognitive Development
I began speaking a second language, Chaldean, which is a dialect of Arabic. -
The Play Years: Biosocial Development
I spelled the word spider on my own in Kindergarten. -
The School Years: Biosocial Development
I began gymnastics, an activity I enjoyed very much. -
The School Years: Cognitive Development
I began attending Catholic School. They had very strict rules to follow including walking in single file lines (boys separate from girls) and no talking in the hallways. -
The School Years: Psychosocial Development
I grew up in a Nuclear Family structure consisting of my mom, dad, 3 brothers, and grandmother that lived with us. (She and I were roommates :)) -
Adolescence: Biosocial Development
I began Puberty at the age of 12 and had no major body issues. -
Adolescence: Psychosocial Development
My oldest brother passed away at the age of 19. -
Adolescence: Cognitive Development
I decided not to continue playing volleyball after playing for 4 years. This was because I was one of only two 8th graders that did not make the varsity team. -
Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial Development
I Began exercising regularly and eating healthy. I started to care more about my physical appearance. -
Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive Development
I Graduated College with a BS in Marketing. -
Emerging Adulthood: Psychosocial Development
After working in marketing for almost 2 years, I decided it wasn't what I wanted to do for the rest of my life, which is why I am back in school. -
Adulthood: Cognitive Development
Graduate PA school and begin practicing as a Physician Assistant. -
Adulthood: Biosocial Development
I want to get married and have children and hope not to encounter fertility problems. -
Adulthood: Psychosocial Adulthood
Balancing work, raising my children, and mainiaing a long lasting marriage. -
Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development
I continue to exercise and eat halthy as I age to reduce the risk of disease. -
Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development
Retire at the age of 65, travel more often with my husband and spend more time with our children and grandchildren. -
Late Adulthood: Cognitive Development
I have a life review to help connect my past with the future and share memories with my children and grandchildren. -
Death and Dying
DIe at the age of 94 and begin my new life in Heaven. I hope the grieveing process will not be too difficult for my family as I lived a long, happy life.