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Birth (biosocial)
Born to Carol and Joel Schuler in Southfield, Michigan -
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First Two Years
Learned to walk (biosocial), talk (cognitive), and developed bond with family (psychosocial). -
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Early Childhood / Play Years (ages 2 - 6)
Learned to ride a bike (biosocial) and started school (cognitive, biosocial, and psychosocial).
biosocial - body changes, brain development, injury control is important
cognitive - illogical, egocentric perspective, language develops
psychosocial - self-esteem is usually high, self-concept emerges, stereotypes emerge as children differentiate between boys and girls -
Parents divorced at age 5 (psychosocial)
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Middle Childhood
Mother worked 2 - 3 jobs at a time, other family members stepped in as caregivers, I had lots of independent play.
biosocial - brain development
cognitive - building on theory, language, education
psychosocial - importance of family stability and harmony, peer influences and development of morals -
Moved and started new school during 7th grade (psychosocial)
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Adolescence (ages 12 - 17)
biosocial development in this timespan - physical changes to the body through puberty. cognitive development in this timespan - abstract logic, egocentrism. Psychosocial development in this timespan - identity, relationships, sadness and anger, and sometimes drugs -
Mother remarried when I was 12 years old (psychosocial)
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Sister left for college, leaving me alone with mom and stepdad (psychosocial)
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Emerging Adulthood (ages 18 - 25)
biosocial - bodies are strong, healthy, and active. Sexual and reproductive potential at peak. Good health habits emerge - improving nutrition and increasing exercise.
cognitive - deeper reflection, moral analysis, ability to manage logic and emotions
psychosocial - identity achieved, friendships become important as buffer against stress, family connections and a bit of dependency still exist -
Graduated high school (cognitive)
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Start College (cognitive, psychosocial)
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Internship at Toyota in Kentucky (cognitive, psychosocial)
Moved to another state by myself for first time in my life. Did not know anyone. -
Graduated College (cognitive)
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Started First Job (cognitive)
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Moved to Colorado by myself at age 23 (psychosocial)
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Adulthood (age 25 to present)
biosocial - bodies begin to show signs of aging, both internally and externally. Sexual responsiveness and reproductive potential are reduced over the decades of adulthood.
cognitive - some intellectual abilities decrease with age and some increase. Practical intelligence is needed through the up's and down's.
psychosocial - maintain basic personality traits yet show some change. Adults depend on family, friends, and life partners. Rewarding social relationships, and disappointments. -
Got Engaged at age 27 (psychosocial)
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Got married at age 27 (psychosocial)
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Purchased first home as married couple (psychosocial)
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Converted to Catholicism at age 30 (cognitive)
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First child born at age 30 (physical, psychosocial)
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Second home purchased at age 33 (psychosocial)
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Second child born at age 33 (physical, psychosocial)
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Move to Chicago for husband's job at age 35 (psychosocial)
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Husband died at age 36 (psychosocial, biosocial, cognitive)
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Move back to Michigan at age 36 to rebuild my life (cognitive, psychosocial)
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Begin classes for career change (cognitive)
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Late Adulthood (age 65+)
I projected the date to 2071 based on my expected life span of 99 years. Although I have not experienced late adulthood yet, based on what the book tells me, it may include the following:
biosocial - aging
cognitive - potential memory issues and emotional restraint issues, dementia, wisdom and increased spirituality
psychosocial - employment, politically active, grandchildren, life time friendships -
Death (biosocial)
Projected date of death based on life expectancy of 99 years.