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The Beginnings : Biosocial Development
During the last three months of my prenatal growth my lungs were expanding and contracting. Also my heart, veins, and arteries were going through their final maturation. -
The Beginnings: Psychosocial Development
During the 28th week after conception the auditory communication to my Mother began. I was able to kick at loud noises, be comforted by music, recognize my Mothers voice and heartbeat and know if my mother was afraid. -
Birth
I was born on August 25, 1988 at 8:57 am in Livonia, Michigan. -
The Beginnings: Cognitive Development
My reflexes were recorded according to the Brazelton Neonatal Assesment Scale (NBAS). The reflexes that are tested are those that maintain oxygen supply, maintain cnstant body temeperature, and manage feelings. Some of the reflexes I may have had that signify the state of my brain would be the stepping reflex, the swimming reflex and the moro reflex. -
The First Two Years: Biosocial Development
At 5 months of age I began to develop my gross motor skills by scooting on my tummy. -
The First Two Years: Cognitive Development
At 8 months I began to babble more coherently and spoke my first word. My first word was Ma-Ma. -
The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development
When I was two years old I was potty trained. My mother tells me she used more of a psychoanalytic approach to accomplish this. -
Early Childhood: Biosocial Development
When I was 3 years old I refined my fine motor skills enough to write out my first name. -
Early Childhood: Psychosocial Development
When I was 3 years old I attended my first Vacation Bible School (VBS). This began the nuturing of my morals and helped me to learn the values of my family and community. -
Early Childhood: Cognitive Development
When I was 5 years old I was able to read short children books that were targeted towards my age group. -
Middle Childhood: Biosocial Development
When I was 8 years old I was on a soccer team called The Meteors. This contributed to my physical activity and gave me the benefits of overall health, appreciation of cooperation and fair play and respect for my team mates. -
Middle Childhood: Cognitive Development
When I was 10 years old and in the 5th grade I won my elementary school spelling bee. This was one of my proudest moments. I used my visual and working memory to be able to accomplish this. -
Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Development
When I was 11 years old I have a very specfic memory of being bullied in 6th grade. I was pushed down by another gril at the bus stop. I can't recall what it was about but I do remember how horribly embarassing it was. -
Adolescense: Biosocial Development
When I was 12 years old I hit puberty. I remember this vividly because it was on my 7th grade Washington D.C. trip. Talk about embarassing! -
Adolesence: Cognitive Development
When I was 14yrs old I started my first day of high school at John Glenn High School in Westland. -
Adolesence: Psychosocial Development
When I was 16yrs old I had my first boyfriend. His name was Greg and I thought I was going to marry him. Boy, was I wrong! -
Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial
When I was 18 I got my first tattoo. It's a small tattoo of three hearts in a row on the small of my back. This could be part of my need to take risks or because of social norms. In my group of friends tattoos are widely accepetd and encouraged. Getting a tattoo in my then opinion changed my appearance for the better and made me fit in while taking a risk with my body, -
Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive Development
I started Schoolcraft Community College when I had just turned 18. I was eager to learn and although I've changed my major three or four times I feel like I finally found what I want to do with my life and I am eager to finish. -
Emergng Adulthood:Psychosocial Development
When I was 21 I moved in with my then boyfriend. We cohabitated for 2 years before becoming engaged and will be married April 13, 2013. I am very excited! -
Adulthodd: Biosocial Development
When I am 33 years old I will have my first kid. I hope that it will be a boy and I will name him Levi Matthew. -
Adulthood: Cognitive Devlopment
I will need to be able to use my practical intelligence when I get my big promotion at work when I am 38. I will hopefully be involved in an organization that either deals with domestic violence or homelessness. I will be promoted to director and have a lot more responsibility that will require me to use more of my practical knowledge to change rules and regulations than before. -
Adulthood: Psychosocial Development
When I turn 50 I will have a career change. I will hopefully have a doctorate in clinical social work and I will be ready to teach college courses in social work for a university. -
Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development
When I am 68 I will need a knee replacement due to the wear and tear of my knees. Having been an aerobic instructor for so long and having been always involved with sports has taken a toll on my knees and now they will need to be replaced. -
Late Adulthood:Cognitive Development
When I turn 90 I will be diagnosed with Alzheimers disease. It will be hard on my family but they will know what's best for me and act accordingly. -
Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development
I will die at 97 years of age. I will die in my sleep and then be buried next to my husband of 70 years.