Childhood

My Life- Psychology

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    Prenatal Development & Birth

    BIOSOCIAL: During the prenatal process, I was going through physical changes as I grew fronm a fertilized egg into a tiny human.
  • Born

    Born
    BIOSOCIAL: My mother gave birth to me.
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    Infancy/ First Two Years (Age 0-2)

    BIOSOCIAL: My body doubled in height and nearly quadrupled in weight. My motor skills started to develop.
    COGNITIVE: My awareness, reflexes, and language began to development. I started with baby talk and began to form sentences. I started to learn object permanence and realize that when my pacifier fell out of sight, it hadn't dissapeared forever.
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: I bonded with my parents and developed attachments while also becoming some what independent. My emotional reactions grew.
  • Kidney Surgery

    Kidney Surgery
    BIOSOCIAL:When I was a baby, I had a partial left kidney removed.
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    Early Childhood (Age 2-6)

    BIOSOCIAL: My brain grew significantly. My motor skills grew.
    COGNITIVE: My language developed rapidly. I learned about the world through my parents and siblings.
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: I liked to play 'house' with my sister. I became aware of gender roles as I was socialized in school.
  • Started Pre-School

    Started Pre-School
    COGNITIVE & PSYCHOSOCIAL: I started preschool when I was 4.
  • Started Kindergarten

    Started Kindergarten
    COGNITIVE & PSYCHOSOCIAL: I started Kindergarten when I was 5.
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    Middle Childhood (Age 7-9)

    BIOSOCIAL: My physical development slowed down. IMy athletics improved.
    COGNITIVE: I became more analytical. I was able to think about though and learning.
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: I started to hang out in groups of friends. I became competitve.
  • Lost First Tooth

    Lost First Tooth
    BIOSOCIAL: I lost my first tooth when I was 6.
  • Parents Divorced

    Parents Divorced
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: My parents divorced when I was 7 years old.
  • First Trip to Camp

    First Trip to Camp
    COGNITIVE & PSYCHOSOCIAL: I Loved it!
  • Uncle Kernie Paseed Away

    Uncle Kernie Paseed Away
    COGNITIVE & PSYCHOSOCIAL: I was 8. This was my first experience with death.
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    Late Childhood (Age 10-12)

    BIOSOCIAL: I went through the beginning stages of puberty.
    COGNITIVE: My logic and planning skills developed.
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: I had issues with my siblings and cliques at school.
  • Papal Passed Away

    Papal Passed Away
    Psychosocial: I was 10 when my Papal passed away.
  • Mamal Passed Away

    Mamal Passed Away
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: I was 11 when my Mamal passed away.
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    Early Adolescence (Age 13-15)

    BIOSOCIAL: I hit my growth spurt. I started my period.
    COGNITIVE: I became more self conscious and critical. I became a 'jokester'.
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: I became interested in boys. I developed closer, more important friendships.
  • First Car

    First Car
    COGNTIVE & PSYCHOSOCIAL: I was 15 when my dad bought me my first car. I was still learning how to drive.
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    Late Adolescence (Age 16-19)

    BIOSOCIAL: I became more shapely. My body changed when I got pregnant with my first child.
    COGNITIVE: My fluid intelligence developed. My character developed.
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: I was developing my identity. I was planning my career and goals.
  • FIrst Job

    FIrst Job
    COGNITIVE & PSYCHOSOCIAL: I was 16 ewhen I got my first job.
  • Maternal Grandma Passed Away

    Maternal Grandma Passed Away
    PSYCHSOCIAL: I called her Evelynn. I was 17 when she died.
  • Graduated High School

    Graduated High School
    COGNITIVE & PSYCHOSOCIAL
  • Met my Husband

    Met my Husband
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: I met my husband when I was 18.
  • Lost my Virginity

    Lost my Virginity
    BIOSOCIAL, COGNITIVE, & PSYCHOSOCIAL: I lost my virginity to my boyfriend when I was 17.
  • Lilly Born (Daughter)

    Lilly Born (Daughter)
    BIOSOCIAL, COGNITIVE, & PSYCHOSOCIAL: I had my first child.
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    Early Adulthood (Age 20-40)

    BIOSOCIAL: My body is changing as I continue to have children.
    COGNITIVE: I am becoming more practical. I am still growing my knowledge as I go to school.
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: My children and family are extremely important to me. I have a need for achievement and affiliation.
  • Got Married

    Got Married
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: I married my husband Louie when I was 20.
  • Rented 1st House

    Rented 1st House
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: We rented our first house.
  • Logan Born (Son)

    Logan Born (Son)
    BIOSOCIAL & PSYCHOSOCIAL: My second child was born.
  • Sophia Born (Daughter)

    Sophia Born (Daughter)
    BIOSOCIAL & PSYCHOSOCIAL: My third child was born.
  • Landen Born (Son)

    Landen Born (Son)
    BIOSOCIAL & PSYCHOSOCIAL: My fourth child was born.
  • LPN Certificate

    LPN Certificate
    COGNITIVE: I became a Licences Practiacal Nurse.
  • Niko Born (Son)

    Niko Born (Son)
    BIOSOCIAL & PSYCHOSOCIAL: My fifth child was born.
  • Bought 1st House

    Bought 1st House
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: We bought our first house.
  • Vision Decline

    Vision Decline
    BIOSOCIAL: As I get older, my vision will decline. I will probably become more reliant on glasses.
  • Got a puppy!

    Got a puppy!
    COGNITIVE & PSYCHOSOCIAL: Since we have been married, we have had dogs, but never a puppy. This will be a first for us and the kids, and a huge learning experience. We will also grow to love and bond with our new addition.
  • Bachelors Degree

    Bachelors Degree
    COGNITIVE: I will become a Registered Nurse.
  • Baby Girl is born (Daughter)

    Baby Girl is born (Daughter)
    PHYSICAL & PSYCHOSOCIAL: I will have my 6th child.
  • Become an Anesthetic Nurse

    Become an Anesthetic Nurse
    COGNITIVE- I want to be working in a hospital as an Anesthetic nurse 4 days a week, 10 hours a day. That way, I have an extra day home with the kids.
  • Twins are born! Boy & Girl

    Twins are born! Boy & Girl
    BIOSOCIAL & PSYCHOSOCIAL: I want to complete my family with a set of twins, a boy and a girl.
  • Trip to Disney

    Trip to Disney
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: I want to take all 8 kids to Disney World for the first time.
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    Middle Adulthood (Age 41-65)

    BIOSOCIAL:There will be small but gradual changes in my appeearance. I will go through menopause as well as changes in my hearing and eyesight.
    COGNITIVE: My memory will be stable, but my reaction times will begin to slow down.
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: My children and grandchildren will be a source of comfort. My marriage will get stronger as the kids leave the house.
  • Empty Nest

    Empty Nest
    COGNITIVE & PSYCHOSOCIAL: My last 2 children will be leaving home.
  • Become a Grandma

    Become a Grandma
    COGNITIVE & PSYCHOSOCIAL: I hope that Lilly is the first to have a child, because she was my first. It will be a learning experience to be a grandmother instead of a mother, but I'm excited for it!
  • Vacation with Husband

    Vacation with Husband
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: I want to take a trip to the Bahamas to celebrate our 30 year wedding anniversary.
  • Pay off Student Loans

    Pay off Student Loans
    PSYCOSOCIAL: This will be a huge relief to pay off all of my student debt!
  • European Vacation

    European Vacation
    COGNITIVE: I will learn so much about European culture on my trip. I have always wanted to travel here and this will be my opportunity.
  • Retire

    Retire
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: Retire at age 60
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    Late Adulthood (Age 65+)

    BIOSOCIAL: My brain will start to funtion slower, my senses will decrease, my memory will decline.
    COGNITIVE: My wisdom increases, but the speed at which I process things will decline.
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: My friends will be passing away and falling ill. I will experience retirement and end of life care.
  • Become a Senior Citizen

    Become a Senior Citizen
    BIOSOCIAL, COGNITIVE, & PSYCHOSOCIAL
  • 50 Year Wedding Anniversary

    50 Year Wedding Anniversary
    PSYCHOSOCIAL: I will celebrate my 50th wedding anniversary with my husband.
  • Pass Away

    Pass Away
    PHYSICAL: I predict I will pass away at age 90 of natural causes.