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Saying One of my First Words, "Doggie"
Piaget's Preoperational Stage: I was able to identify an image with a word. I was beginning to understand how visuals could be described. -
Playing With my First Pacifier
Piaget's Sensorimotor Stage: I learned to self satisfy by putting the pacifier in my mouth when crying. -
Potty Trained
Erik Erikson's Autonomy vs Shame Stage: I learned that I had control over my actions and developed a sense of independence. -
Getting Straight A's on my Report Card
Kohlberg's Conventional Morality Stage: I chose to do all of my homework and work hard in school because it made my parents and teachers proud. I felt that if other people were pleased by the decisions I was making, I was a worthy, good kid. -
Winning my First Dance Competition
Erik Erikson's Industry vs. Inferiority Stage: I understood that by working hard I could achieve my goals. If I did not stick to my dance practice schedule, I knew I would not be able to win at competition in the future. -
Learning to Drive
Piaget's Formal Operational Stage: I was able to identify consequences, the cause and effects of certain actions on the road. I could predict ahead of time people's driving behaviors. -
Choosing a College Major
Erik Erikson's Identity vs Role Confusion Stage- I was able to identify who I wanted to be, what I wanted to do, and how I will fit into society as an adult. I am confident in my purpose, and will not feel lost in pursuing my passions. -
Getting Married
Erik Erikson's Intimacy vs Isolation Stage: I will have learned to establish meaningful, loving relationships with others. I will not feel isolated, but fulfilled. -
Opening my Own Business
Erik Erikson's Generativity vs Stagnation Stage: I will fulfill my passions and create purpose in the world by creating my legacy. I will not feel unimportant or useless in the world. -
Retiring Fulfilled
Erik Erikson's Ego Integrity vs Despair Stage: I will be able to look back on career as fulfilling, and feel that I have served a purpose in helping others. I will spend my later years enjoying my life, rather than depressed with regret that I have not reached self-actualization.