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SENSORY MOTOR STAGE (0-2)
-Begin to understand information entering their senses and ability to interact with the world
-Object Permanence- Babies ability to know something exist without it actually being there -
Attachment
I was attached a little more to my mom, but only because she was at home with me more. I didn't have separation anxiety because I was always left with someone I knew, like my grandparents. I had a pacifier and blanket but not for security reasons and didn't have them for long. -
Crawling, Walking, and Scooting
I began crawling very early but was good at crawling so I didn't walk until I was right around 1. I got comfortable at crawling and scooting and didn't feel the need to walk. -
Talking
I started talking when I was about 1. My first word was "Moo". I didn't know a lot of words and would point and make sounds to communicate when I couldn't find the words. -
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PREOCCUPATION STAGE (2-7)
-Children learn how to interact with their environment using words and images
-Stage of playing pretend and fantasy
-A stage where they cant see or feel something from someone else's perspective
-Don't realize that something can stay the same size even when it changes shapes (conservation)
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Learning
During Pre-K I didn't really struggle with something in particular. I was really good at following rules and directions. I started learning to read in kindergarten because I was the first child so my parents didn't know when to start. -
Playing
I never had imaginary friends, I would just play with my toys. My favorite toys to play with were baby dolls. I also didn't have a memorable schema. I did however struggle with conservation during this time and my parents could convince be that three quarters was better than a dollar. -
Elementary School
I was really good at following directions and creative writing. I struggled with spelling and math because my teachers didn't give be enough structure or corrections. -
Play Pretend
I enjoyed playing school and grocery store where I would make my parents buy things from me. I was very good and playing and sharing with others and had a good sense of empathy and guilt. -
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CONCRETE OPERATIONAL STAGE (7-12)
-Increased ability to focus on more then one aspect of stimulus
-Abstract thinking has not yet developed
-Begin to play with real things they know about
-Grammar and more complex reading -
Identity
I never really fought with my parents and respected authority. At this stage in my life I have accepted my own morals and stick with them. In the past couple of years I have changed into my own person. I struggled finding friends a lot because my friends had different morals than I did. I have found friends that are similar to me now. I have played almost any sport you can think of but have stuck with lacrosse the past 4 years.I think I have changed in these ways because I stay true to who I am. -
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FORMAL OPERATIONAL STAGE (12+)
-More abstract view of the world
-Increased understanding of cause and effect
-Can think hypothetically
