Developmental Psychology Timeline

  • Conception

    My parents had been talking about having their fist child for quite a bit now. They had planned to start trying to have a child. After a couple of months of trying, my mom found out she was pregnant sometime in June 1993.
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    Prenatal Development & Birth

  • Birth

    It was a sunny morning when my mom gave burth to me at 11:00 am. I was 6 pounds, 13 ounces and 21 inches long.
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    The First Two Years

  • Psychosocial

    At about 5 months old I am able to recognize my mother and father because they are constantly around with me and caring for me.
  • Biosocial

    At about 10 months old I began to walk.
  • Cognitive

    Around age one I spoke my first word which was "Mama".
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    Early Childhood

  • Pyschosocial

    At about 2 years old I began playing with baby dolls. My brother was also just born and I would see my mother breastfeed him. I would play the role as a women by putting my dol up to my chest acting like her mom that needed to breast feed her.
  • Biosocial

    When I was around 3 years old I was able to pick out my own clothing.
  • Cognitive

    By 5 years old I was able to recognize pictures and real childrens books.
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    Middle Childhood

  • Biosocial

    Around age 6 I began dance lessons. I loved dancing as a child.
  • Cognitive

    5th grade was the first year to get a report card with letter grades. I got all As on the first report card and many after that.
  • Psychosocial

    During 6th grade I learned that there were bullies. This taught me what kind of friends I wanted to have.
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    Adolescence

  • Biosocial

    When 7th grade started I began to hang out with my friends more. We didn't want to be young anymore so we began wearing make-up and adult like clothing.
  • Psychosocial

    All through out highschool I rely on my parents for many things but strive to be independant and my own person.
  • Cognitive

    I am finishing up highschool and graduating at the end of the year. I have been accepted into a university and continue my eduaction for a better future.
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    Emerging Adulthood

  • Cognitive

    Begin college at the University of Detroit Mercy to get a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. I plan out my future.
  • Biosocial

    Through the years of emerging adult I like to keep up a certain appearence for my self and others by getting my nails and hair done, wearing nice clothes, and staying in shape.
  • Psychosocial

    Around age 25 I hope to be in a commited relationship. I plan to get married and have children.
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    Adulthood

  • Cognitive

    I plan to be working as a Registered Nurse for quite some time at this point. I may be going back to school or have completed more schooling at this point.
  • Biosocial

    By age 30 I hope to have had children or to be pregant.
  • Pyschosocial

    At age 45 I hope to have a stable life. I hope to have a good career and be married with children. I hope life is overall full of health and happiness.
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    Late Adulthood

  • Psychosocial

    Around this time I hope to be able to retire. I plan to stay active with social and physical activities. Also, I plan to stay very close with my family and very active in their life.
  • Biosocial

    While aging I plan to make my health a priority. Staying active by doing water arobics and taking walks is something I plan to do. Eating right for many years will hopefully be a part of my daily life.
  • Cognitive

    While getting older I plan to keep my brain sharp. I will do this by playing memory, sudoku, and many other educational games.