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Beginnings (Prenatal Development and Birth)
Following nine months in my mother's womb, I am born on a cold, winter night. -
The First Two Years: Psychosocial
After my emotional and physical needs are consistently met by my parents, I develop a secure attachment. -
The First Two Year: Biosocial
With the support of my parents, I began to walk. -
The First Two Years: Cognitive
As my cognitive abilities matured through frequent stimulation, I spoke my first words. -
Early Childhood: Biosocial
On a gymnastics field trip in preschool, I break my right femur while doing the bunny hop. Since I am too unstable for crutches, the doctors make me use a walker. -
Early Childhood: Cognitive
After seeing my older brothers read, I ask my mom to teach me how to read. (Social learning theory) -
Early Childhood: Psychosocial
I begin to socialize with an imaginary friend. -
Middle Childhood: Psychosocial
As my moral reasoning advances, I realize that not doing my homework is bad. I feel guilt about shuving it all in my desk and not doing it. -
Middle Childhood: Biosocial
My reaction time, and coordination improve, and I start to play kickball with my friends at recess. -
Middle Childhood: Cognitive
My capacity for logical reasoning increases, and I learn the times tables. -
Adolescence: Biosocial
At 12 years old, I had my first period (menarch). -
Adolescence: Cognitive
After temporarily believing the sunk cost fallacy, I realized that I should not pursue something that makes me miserable, so I quit band. -
Adolescence: Psychosocial
After being inspired by one of my high school teachers, I realized my vocational identity. -
Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial
To deal with increased stressed, I began drinking more caffeine. -
Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive
I started college. I realized that I usually like online classes better because they help me balance my schedule. -
Emerging Adulthood:Psychosocial
My friendships begin to shift from school people to work people. -
Adulthood: Biosocial
As I get older, my vision declines. I get classes like everyone else. -
Adulthood: Cognitive
I utilize problem-focused coping by confronting my boss about work-related problems. -
Adulthood: Psychosocial
My husband and I celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary. -
Late Adulthood: Cognitive Development
As my memory becomes blurry, I start repeating stories over and over again. -
Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development
My grandchildren address my compulsive hoarding problem by having an intervention. -
Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development
As my vision and reflexes fade, I lose my ability to drive. -
Epilogue: Death
I die a pleasant death in my sleep from natural causes.
