Developmental Timeline

  • Beginnings (Prenatal Development and Birth)

    Beginnings (Prenatal Development and Birth)

    Following nine months in my mother's womb, I am born on a cold, winter night.
  • The First Two Years: Psychosocial

    The First Two Years: Psychosocial

    After my emotional and physical needs are consistently met by my parents, I develop a secure attachment.
  • The First Two Year: Biosocial

    The First Two Year: Biosocial

    With the support of my parents, I began to walk.
  • The First Two Years: Cognitive

    The First Two Years: Cognitive

    As my cognitive abilities matured through frequent stimulation, I spoke my first words.
  • Early Childhood: Biosocial

    Early Childhood: Biosocial

    On a gymnastics field trip in preschool, I break my right femur while doing the bunny hop. Since I am too unstable for crutches, the doctors make me use a walker.
  • Early Childhood: Cognitive

    Early Childhood: Cognitive

    After seeing my older brothers read, I ask my mom to teach me how to read. (Social learning theory)
  • Early Childhood: Psychosocial

    Early Childhood: Psychosocial

    I begin to socialize with an imaginary friend.
  • Middle Childhood: Psychosocial

    Middle Childhood: Psychosocial

    As my moral reasoning advances, I realize that not doing my homework is bad. I feel guilt about shuving it all in my desk and not doing it.
  • Middle Childhood: Biosocial

    Middle Childhood: Biosocial

    My reaction time, and coordination improve, and I start to play kickball with my friends at recess.
  • Middle Childhood: Cognitive

    Middle Childhood: Cognitive

    My capacity for logical reasoning increases, and I learn the times tables.
  • Adolescence: Biosocial

    Adolescence: Biosocial

    At 12 years old, I had my first period (menarch).
  • Adolescence: Cognitive

    Adolescence: Cognitive

    After temporarily believing the sunk cost fallacy, I realized that I should not pursue something that makes me miserable, so I quit band.
  • Adolescence: Psychosocial

    Adolescence: Psychosocial

    After being inspired by one of my high school teachers, I realized my vocational identity.
  • Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial

    Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial

    To deal with increased stressed, I began drinking more caffeine.
  • Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive

    Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive

    I started college. I realized that I usually like online classes better because they help me balance my schedule.
  • Emerging Adulthood:Psychosocial

    Emerging Adulthood:Psychosocial

    My friendships begin to shift from school people to work people.
  • Adulthood: Biosocial

    Adulthood: Biosocial

    As I get older, my vision declines. I get classes like everyone else.
  • Adulthood: Cognitive

    Adulthood: Cognitive

    I utilize problem-focused coping by confronting my boss about work-related problems.
  • Adulthood: Psychosocial

    Adulthood: Psychosocial

    My husband and I celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary.
  • Late Adulthood:  Cognitive Development

    Late Adulthood: Cognitive Development

    As my memory becomes blurry, I start repeating stories over and over again.
  • Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development

    Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development

    My grandchildren address my compulsive hoarding problem by having an intervention.
  • Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development

    Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development

    As my vision and reflexes fade, I lose my ability to drive.
  • Epilogue: Death

    Epilogue: Death

    I die a pleasant death in my sleep from natural causes.