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Latonya Sumlin
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I am born
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Infancy: Emotional Development
Temperament:
My mom described my temperament as easy going. I adjusted well to changes in the environment. -
Infancy: Physical development
I began walking at 91/2 months of age. I would hold onto the furniture to walk from one area of the room to the other. -
Infancy: Emotional Development
I was securely attached to my mom and dad. I enjoyed playing with my siblings and other children whenever my mom left the room. -
Infancy: Cognitive Development
Object Permanence
At 8 months I began to look for my stuffed rabbit when my older brother hid it from me. -
Early Childhood: Cognitive Development
Animism:
At 3 years old, I was afraid of thunderstorms. During thunderstorms, I would often reply the clouds are crying. -
Early Childhood: Cognitive Development
My mom said I would often smile when teachers would tell my parents that I was an enthusiastic reader. I was always excited about story time. I would enjoy selecting the books to read during story time. -
Early Childhood: Cognitive Development
Language Acquisition:
My teacher would encourage us to read books during story time and at home. My mom would purchase and read books to me. -
Early Childhood: Emotional Development
My family and friends described me as outgoing. I was always in a positive mood. I loved to play with my siblings. -
Middle Childhood: Cognitive Development
An experience that made me feel intelligent was when my teacher would ask me to read difficult paragraphs in books during our English class. -
Middle Childhood: Cognitive Development
Concrete Operations:
My math teacher would give addition problem for homework. In the classroom, I completed addition problems using apples. -
Middle Childhood: Physical Development
Exercise:
I was exercising three days a week for one hour in PE class. The activities I was involved in were kickball, jump roping, and skating. I enjoyed all of these activities but kickball was my favorite. I like the team spirit of the sport. -
Middle Childhood: Physical Development
Gross Motor and Fine Motor Muscles
I used the large muscles of my legs in activities such as kickball and jump roping. I used the fine motor muscles of my fingers to pick up the rope during jump roping activity. -
Late Childhood: Physical Development
Exercise: I was exercising two days week for 45 minutes during PE class. I also completed marching band exercises three days a week. The activities I was involved in were softball, track, and marching band. I enjoyed traveling to compete with other marching bands. However, there were times when competing was not fun. I remember having to stand in the hot sun for long hours. Often, I would become dehydrated and slightly dizzy -
Late Childhood: Cognitive Development
My biology teacher always praised me for my unique science projects. His kind words would always make me feel intelligent. -
Late Childhood: Physical Development
Gross Motor and Fine Motor Muscles:
I used my large leg muscles in track, softball, and marching band. I used my fingers to touch the keys of my instrument in marching band. -
Late Childhood: Cognitive Development
Transitivity:
My math teacher would use playdoh and raw spaghetti to compare the lengths of objects. -
Grandmother dies
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Adolescent: Physical Development
Gross Motor and Fine Motor Muscles:
I used large motor muscles of my legs and arms during track and field and marching band. I used my finger to touch the keys of my instrument. This is an example of fine motor skills. -
Adolescent: Cognitive Development
I worked as an assistant to the principal. I was responsible for editing important documents. I was so excited when the principle selected me for the job. I felt it was an honor that the principal believed that I could handle the job. -
Adolescence: Physical Development
Puberty:
I did not enter puberty early or late. I entered puberty at eleven years of age. I was not prepared for the many biological changes that occur during puberty. I remember having severe cramps during my first period. I thought I was dying. Fortunately, my mom explained that puberty is a normal process. -
Adolescent: Physical Development
Exercise:
I exercised two days a week for an hour. I was involved in the marching band and track and field. I enjoyed traveling to various parts of the U.S. to participate in band competitions. -
Adolescent: Emotional Development
Sternberg Theory of Love;
My relationships would be characterized as fatuous love. I dated my high school sweetheart for several years. Our love was filled with passion and commitment. -
Adolescent: Cognitive Development
Adolescent Egocentrism and Imaginary Audience:
I had acne at 14 years old. I always felt that people were staring at my face. I would spend hours in the mirror applying makeup and grooming myself. -
I got my Driver's License
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My First Date
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Finished High School
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Began College at UAB
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Early Adulthood: Physical Development
Exercise:
I exercised two days a week for thirty minutes. I enjoyed how energized I felt after aerobic and weight training exercises. However, I began to notice that it takes more effort to maintain an exercise routine. -
Early Adulthood: Emotional Development
Steinberg Classification of Relationship:
My relationship during this time was fatuous love. -
Early Adulthood: Emotional Development
Secure Attachment Style:
I was securely attached in my relationship. I was not overly concerned about my relationship. -
Early Adulthood: Cognitive Development
Post Formal Thought:
My thinking was more reflexive and provisional. I was mostly concerned with work and my relationships. The solution to a problem would vary for each situation. I pursued a career in science because I enjoyed searching for the answers to problems. I became more realistic about my personal goals in work and relationships. I would also experience positive and negative emotions in my personal relationships. -
Relocated to Wisconsin
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Began Undergraduate Studies at UAB
