Martia Bright's Developmental Timeline

  • The day i was born

    Yes, I was born on Christmas!
  • Infancy: Physical Development

    When did you start walking?
    - I started truly walking right after I turned one.
  • Infancy: Emotional Development

    Infancy: Emotional Development
    Were you securely/insecurely attached to your primary caregiver?
    - I was securely attached to both of my parents. My mom claims I was more attached to her and would cry if she left.
  • Infancy: Emotional Development

    What was your temperament like as a baby?
    - At about five months, I was emotionally attached to my pacifier. My mom always say I would cry if someone took it out of my mouth. She said that lasted for about a year.
  • Big Sister Role

    Big Sister Role
    My sister was born; her name is Lataijya Bright. She is a freshman at UAB.
  • Early Childhood: Cognitive Development

    What sort of interests did you have as a young child? Does this fit with the research on children's concept formation and categorization?
    -I really enjoyed somebody pulling me in my wagon. I loved just to be outside. Also, I was addicted to watching SpongeBob. I believe the research fit.
  • Early Childhood: Emotional Development

    How did family and friends/teachers describe you as a child? Was this the same or different from infant temperament?
    -My family and friends would say I'm a calm, gentle, and loving person. I am goofy and fun to be around. This is totally different from when I was an infant.
  • Early Childhood: Cognitive Development

    What was this concept of intelligence? How did this affect the way you thought about intelligence and yourself.
    - When I was in daycare, we had to say our alphabets and numbers. My teacher did not know I already knew mine. I would recite them so fast and fluently. She looked shocked and said," you are smart lil bright." From then, I felt confident and thought I knew everything.
  • Became a big sister..AGAIN!

    Became a big sister..AGAIN!
    *she is the one on the left.
  • Childhood: Physical Development

    How often did you get physical exercise? What sort of activities did you do? What were your feelings regarding physical activity?
    -At this time, I was in elementary school, and I got physical exercise everyday. We would do jumping jacks, run laps, play volleyball, dance, and much more. I really enjoyed doing these activities.
  • Childhood: Physical(Motor) Development

    Describe which Gross and/or Fine Motor skills you used for the activities.
    - I was able to perform rapid movements. Which included- jump roping, playing games, and running.
  • Adolescence: Physical Development

    Did you enter puberty early or late compared to your peers? Did it have any effect on you?
    -I entered puberty very early. I grew in places many of my peers did not grow. It did effect me mentally.
  • Adolescence: Emotional Development

    How would Sternberg have described your most important relationship in adolescence?
    -He would say I am analytically intelligent because I am able to compare and contrast things in my life.
  • Adolescence: Physical Develpment

    Adolescence: Physical Develpment
    How often did you get physical exercise? What sort of activities did you do? What were your feelings regarding physical activity?
    -At this stage, I was in middle school. We still had to do some sort of exercise Monday through Friday. Our teacher would allow us to pick which one we preferred. I liked to play basketball. I also enjoyed this time.
  • Adolescence: Physical(Motor) Development

    Describe which Gross and/or Fine Motor skills you used for the activities.
    -I used my mind to complete the complex activities I had to do.
  • Early Adulthood: Emotional Development

    Early Adulthood: Emotional Development
    What classification of Sternberg's relationship is most appropriate now?
    - The most important is crystallized intelligence. I assume this because as we grow we must learn and think for ourselves.
  • Prichard Carnival Assocation(Mardi Gras)

    Prichard Carnival Assocation(Mardi Gras)
    I was The Queen in Waiting in the 2016 Mardi Gras court in Mobile,AL.
  • I graduated high school!

    I graduated high school!
  • Adulthood: Physical Development

    How often did you get physical exercise? What sort of activities did you do? What were your feelings regarding physical activity?
    -I am now currently in college. I get little to no exercise on the daily bases. If I'm lucky, I may have a day to go to the gym. I usually run or lift weights. I enjoy this when I have the time
  • Adulthood: Physical(Motor) Development

    Describe which Gross and/or Fine Motor skills you used for the activities.
    - As we get older, I know our fine motor skills decline. Now that I am almost twenty, I believe I have the same as in my teen years.
  • Early Adulthood: Emotional Devloment

    Think of your closest relationship now. How would you describe the attachment style?
    - I would say I have a friendly/romantic relationship with a guy. Since talking, we have been on many dates and they were fun.