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Cesarean Delivery - Biological
My birth. Bonding with my mother through breastfeeding. Module one. -
Fine motor skills in infancy - Biological
In late infancy I was able to grasp toys demonstrating fine motor skills. Module two. -
Gross Motor Development in Infancy - Biological
Around 10 months I was able to pull myself up to stand and use furniture to walk. Module two. -
Amount of Child Care - Socioemotional
I spent no time in daycare. I was watched by family or friends when I wasn't at school. I was mostly at home with my older siblings. Module two. -
Autobiographical Memory - Cognitive
My earliest memories are autobiographical ones. Most of them were traumatic in nature, like falling off my bike or cutting my leg. I had a good point of reference for certain memories because I would relate it to where we were living at the time. We moved every few years. I would say things like "at the white house we lived at I lost my toy", for example. Module Three. -
Project Head Start - Cognitive
I attended the head start program from age 4. Studies have shown that a year of head start could be linked to higher performance in math, early reading and receptive vocabulary. This early education program was great for me. From age 12 I was put in advance math and reading classes. There is a definite correlation. Module Three. -
Normative age-graded influences - Socioemotional
began formal education at age 5 Module one. -
Piaget's pre operational stage - Cognitive
learned to draw around age 6 Module one. -
Sustained attention - Cognitive
During preschool and kindergarten I began to focus more on an object, task or event.In particular I was hyper focused on tasks I found interesting. I liked to draw and when I did I would focus for a long time. Module Three. -
Non normative life events - Socioemotional
My mother was in jail a lot through my childhood. From ages 3-8 I have vivid memories of visiting her. I often would visit her in jail or in half-way homes Module one. -
Father's socialization strategies - Socioemotional
My father was focused entirely on my brother's sports and education. If you didn't play a sport then he had almost no interest. As a daughter I think this affected me greatly. I wanted his attention but I also realized that I would never get it because I was not athletic. Module Three. -
Emotional abuse - Socioemotional
My mother could be loving but also used that against me. She often was verbally and emotionally abusive. She told me things like "no one wants to be around you" or "you make everything unpleasant". As a young child that affected my self esteem. Module Three -
Menarche - Biological
I had my first menstruation at age 12. This come late in the pubertal cycle. Module Four. -
Personal Fable - Cognitive
As a 14 year old I felt that there was no way anyone could understand me. I was special, unique. I couldn't see that there were other people who had actually been my age and did understand. Module Four. -
Clique - Socioemotional
In middle school and high school I was part of a small group of friends. We weren't all part of the same activities but we bonded over friendship and shared interests. Module 4. -
Depression - Socioemotional
I struggled and still do with depression. It could be caused by both biological and situational reasons. There is a history of depression in my family. It started in adolescence. Module Four. -
Got Married - Socioemotional
I got married at 19 which is younger than the national average. My husband and I met online which is an increasing trend. Module Four. -
Gave Birth/ Becoming a Parent - Biological
I had a homebirth with no medication. Giving birth was very life changing for me. It involved the biological function of reproduction as well as socioemotional effects of becoming a parent. Module four. -
Postpartum period - Biological
After I gave birth I went through this period. My body had to adjust as well as my mind. Module one. -
Grieving - Cognitive
I have experience loss and death through my life. Most recently my father in law. I am still grieving and likely will for a long time. Module Six. -
Sibling Relationships - Socioemotional
I am the youngest of five children. Which some research indicates that I will be more rebellious, liberal and agreeable than my older siblings. In certain ways that is correct. I am vegan, had a home birth, use cloth diapers, and have very liberal political views. On the other hand some of my siblings are more conservative than me and more by the book. My siblings and I are very close and their support through my life has made me who I am. Module Three. -
Secure attachment style - Socioemotional
I have been with my husband since I was 17 years old. I have never been stressed or worried about relationships. I was not always so secure but it has been a progression. Module Four. -
Tend-and-Befriend - Socioemotional
Women are more likely to seek social alliances when faced with stress. I have a close social network that I turn to when faced with stressful situations. Module Five. -
Empty Nest Syndrome - Socioemotinal
I had my first child just a year ago and plan to have a few more. When they are older I will likely experience empty nest syndrome. I am very attached to my child as a stay at home mother. -
Menopause - Biological
It is only natural that I will eventually go through menopause. Most likely in my late forties or early fifties. Module Five. -
Work in Midlife - Cognitive
I imagine myself working until my mid sixties working as a midwife. Helping my community as well as other underprivileged communities. Research suggests that people in middle age are better workers. They have increased motivation, work experience, employer loyalty and better strategic thinking. Module Five. -
Euthanasia - Biological
In the event that I should have a terminal illness or be in a great deal of pain when I am elderly I would elect to be euthanized. Module Six. -
Losing a Life Partner - Socioemotional
As a woman I am apparently able to deal with the death of my partner better than a man. This is partially because women have better social networks. Module Six.
