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The Begining
I was born on March 7, 1986. -
The first two years- Biosocial
As soon as I was born my motor skills were at work. Reflexes kept my body going in the new environment. My breathing and body temperature were two reflexes that I was born with. -
The first two years- Cognitive
I spoke my first words at one year old. My first word was mama. -
The first two years- Psychosocial Development
My emotions were developing at this stage in my infancy. When I was angery or filled with joy I was sure to share it. -
The First two years- Cognitive
At 17 months I began to learn more and more words. Language began to develop at a much higher rate of speed than ever before. -
The play years- Cognitive
By the age of three I was mastering grammar with my language. I was able to place words in the correct order in a sentance, I began to use present and past tense, as well as, the use of possesive nouns. -
The play years- Psychosocial Development
I began to see the differences in gender at this age. I would say, "I want to play with the girls" or "I see the boy". Soon after the gender roles of society began to play a part in my life. I could make sex distinctions in toys and playing pretend. -
The play years- Psychosocial Development
I began to learn to take turns when playing a board game or share a toy. -
The play years- Biosocial
My gross motor skills have been developing over the last few years. I am much more stable and coordinated than I once was. -
The school years- Cognitive
I was learning to do math problems and problem solving skills. -
The school years- Biosocial
Each year my brain is developing more and more. By the age of seven I had developed the ability to focus on an activity and block out other distracting stimuli. -
The school years- Psychosocial Development
I began to develop life-long friendships in school. When I went to school I had peers that I socialized with and became very close with some of them. -
Adolescence- Biosocial
I hit puberty earlier than most of my peers. I experienced a change in my body and hormones during this time. -
The school years- Cognitive
In middle school I began to learn spanish. Learning a second language is best at age 7-11. At my middle school foriegn language was offered. -
Adolescence- Cognitive
As my brain is developing I am learning to read into the statements of others. I begin to question statements and not just accepting what others say as truth. This got me into a little trouble with my parents early on. -
Adolescence- Biosocial
My body is still going through changes, oil production increases and acne is prevalent. -
Adolescence- Cognitive
At this stage in my life I have begun to look at my future. I have decided I would like to have a career in the health field. -
Adolescence- Psychosocial
I want to be an adult. I didn't like being treated like a child and wanted to grow up fast. Everyone I knew told me to take it slow but I didn't understand until I was an adult. -
Adolescence- Psychosocial
I am starting to come into my own. Developing a sense of who I am as an individual. I am becoming more independent and responsible with my first part time job. -
Adolescence- Psychosocial
I moved out of my parents house just a few months before I graduated high school. Taking on responsibility of bills, grocery shopping, laundry, and everyday running of a home. -
Emerging Adulthood- Psychosocial
I am in a serious relationship and making it work with compromises and sacrifices that I may not have made a year ago. -
Emerging Adulthood- Biosocial
I have reached my full adult height. Too bad I couldn't have a few more years of growing. -
Emerging Adulthood- Biosocial
I am getting older this is obvious with my first grey hair. -
Emerging Adulthood- Cognitive
At this time in my life my thinking has become more efficient and complex with the birth of my daughter. -
Emerging Adulthood- Cognitive
I am taking on more adult roles in my life. One way I am doing this is with my career, now that I have graduated college. -
Adulthood- Psychosocial
I am finally married. Now that I am married I am ready to add to my family. -
Adulthood- Psychosocial
My second child is born, our family is taking shape. -
Adulthood- Cognitive
Now that I am settled into my career I have begun to increase and use the knowledge I have that specializes in the health field. -
Adulthood- Biosocial
I think at this stage in my life I may be experiencing a small decline in my vision. -
Adulthood- Biosocial
My stength is also declining due to loss of muscle mass. -
Adulthood- Psychosocial
I am 50 years old and for several years I have been working hard, contributing to society, and raising my children. I know have children that will also be hard working responsible members of society. -
Late Adulthood- Psychosocial
I am enjoying the life of a retiree. I spend a lot of time with my grandchildren, having family over for dinner and special occasions. -
Late Adulthood- Biosocial
Age has caught up with me physically. My skin is less elastic and wrinkles have taken over. My hair has thinned and is grey all over. -
Late Adulthood- Psychosocial
At this point in my life I am looking back at all of my accomplishments. I have a feeling of fullfillment and contentment. -
Late Adulthood- Cognitive
I am experiencing a decline in many areas. Some of these include spatial orientation, verbal meaning, and inductive reasoning. -
Late Adulthood- Biosocial
I am shrinking; losing some of my height, as well as, losing some muscle tissue. -
Late Adulthood- Cognitive
My long term and short term memory is now diminishing. I have a harder time remembering moments and what people say to me -
Death and Dying- Biosocial
My body has been deteriorating over time and I have fallen ill. -
Death and Dying- Cognitive
Now facing my death I begin thinking of final changes to my will. I make these final changes to share my wishes with my family after my passing. -
Death and Dying- Psychosocial
Approaching my death I will spend time with family and loved ones, reminise on events of my past, and complete any unfinished tasks. -
Death and Dying
With completion of my will, the feeling of contentment and fullfillment with my life, and being surrounded by family I am now okay with the inevitable, death. -
Death And Dying
I think I will be around 92 when I die.