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My birth
This is the day I entered this world which gives it significance in my life -
I said my first word, "hey"
"Piaget's Preoperational Stage"
This is important because it is the first time I say a word and is therefore the first time I begin the process of communication -
I learn that 2 + 2 = 4
"Piaget's Concrete Operational Stage"
This is important because it is the first time I understand an arithmetic concept. It shows that I developing a sense of logic -
Playing tennis makes me happy
"Erikson's Elementary School Stage"
I am beginning to apply myself to a task and feel a sense of pleasure about it. I am therefore developing a better understanding of myself and my likes and dislikes -
I worked hard at my academics and tennis
"Erikson's Adolescence Stage"
At this point, I make hard work a characteristic of my personality. I begin to see it as something that defines me thus I am developing an identity -
I get a girlfriend
"Erikson's Young Adulthood Stage"
This event shows my desire to develop an intimate relationship with someone and avoid loneliness. -
I get a job as an events planner
Although this event does not show a particular stage, it is part of the identity that I begin to associate myself with. -
I plan an important event about self esteem and its importance
"Kohlberg's Postconventional Morality Stage"
This event is important because it symbolizes my desire to do good in the world and follow my beliefs about morality and other important concepts. -
I begin feeling weak and end up in the hospital where I reminisce about my life
"Erikson's Late Adulthood Stage"
At this point, I have lived my entire life and I look back at the many years I've lived. This is important because at this stage I will either go on to die contented or I will die dissatisfied with the way I lived my life.
