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My Life Stages
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Able to hear/recognize mom and dad's voices
Cognitive: At the age of viability of 28 weeks, I can audibly recognize the voices of my mother and father. -
Suffered mild tachycardia when my grandfather died
Cognitive: When my mother received the news that her father had passed away and was 8 months pregnant, her emotional response triggered elevated blood pressure, rapid movement, and near complications in myself. -
My Birth, Length: 18 inches, Weight: 8 lbs, 6 oz
Biosocial: I was born at a length of 18 inches and a weight of 8 lbs, 6 oz. -
Vaccinations for smallpox, polio, measles
Biosocial: my pediatrician injected me with vaccinations to "jumpstart" my immune system as protection defenses against major child illnesses. -
Spurt of vocabulary learning of 100s of words
Cognitive: at about 18 months, I hit my vocabulary spurt and was able to go thru flashcards with my dad and learn/understand 5 new words everyday. -
Forged long-lasting bonds with my older brother and best friend
Psychosocial: at 2 years old, I was developing a very close relationship with my brother, who was 5 years old at the time, and my best and oldest friend, Ryan, who was also 2 years old. This psychosocial development follows the "goodness of fit" theory. -
T-Ball and Soccer as a toddler
Psychosocial: at age 4, being enrolled in t-ball and little league soccer helped me to understand the gender schema and how I was supposed to behave as a boy in the social environment. -
Sports/activities revealed my total left-handedness
Biosocial: At age 4, taking an interest in baseball, football, hockey, basketball, golf, and soccer, my parents knew that I was a southpaw. Every sport and activity, from eating to swinging a bat, I favored my left hand and left side. -
Started Kindergarten/Daycare
Cognitive: Enrolled in kindergarten half-day classes to help increase my social and cognitive development and improve my skills as a child. -
Stayed physically active to avoid childhood weight issues.
Biosocial: By almost 9, I was physically active as a midfielder in soccer, a shortstop in baseball, and a point guard in basketball. Childhood obesity is on the rise and it is critical to stay active. -
1st place in elementary school spelling bee
Cognitive: at 10 years old, I won the Tonda Elementary spelling bee as a result of hard work and well-developed working and long-term memories. -
A member of several different groups of friends
Psychosocial: by age 10, I was starting to learn how to behave in different circles of peers, from my best friends at home to classmates to my friends on sports teams. -
Started working out after my 1st growth spurt
Biosocial: after my first growth spurt to 5'4" at the recommended age to advance fitness, I started weightlifting and regular jogging to keep healthy between sports. -
Started my first serious relationship
Psychosocial: At age 15, I asked out my first girlfriend, Molly, and began a happy 6-month romantic relationship. -
Passed AP Statistics Exam for college credits
Cognitive: in the higher learning arena, I studied hard during my advanced probability and statistics class so that I could pass the placement exam for college credits. -
Skydiving and bungee-jumping
Biosocial: Although it is risky and deemed edgework as two extreme sports, I plan to fulfill my goals of feeling the rush of skydiving and bungee-jumping after my education is done. -
Graduation from PA School into a professional career
Cognitive: upon graduating from physician's assistant school, I will have the knowledge and intellect to begin a career as a young professional. -
Proposing to my girlfriend
Psychosocial: once my current girlfriend of three years graduates from law school, I plan to propose to her in hopes of spending my life with her. -
The birth of my first of four children
Psychosocial: After a couple years of married life, I plan to begin my family at around age 30 with the birth of my first kid, hopefully a son. -
Begin treatment for mild arthritis
Biosocial: at age 40, I will begin treatment for mild arthritis from years of physical activity. -
Increase reading and puzzles to prolong cognitive ability
Cognitive: At 55 years old, I plan to increase reading, problem-solving, and puzzles to exercise my mental capacity and prolong cognitive health. -
Working and short-term memory decline
Cognitive: As a result of aging, my short-term and working memories are declining and I will have problems with complex activities of daiily living. -
Helping my grandchildren learn about life
Psychosocial: After years of living, my wife and I will be able to impart hard-earned wisdom on our teenage grandchildren seeking life advice. -
Use of medication to cope with CHD and declining health
Biosocial: by age 70, I will have mild heart problems and elevated blood pressure, but will continue to lead a happy life with my wife and family thanks to medications. -
My Death
At age 80, surrounded by my loving wife and family in my home, I will die peacefully from old-age and heart problems.