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Birth
I was born on April, 29th, 2007 -
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Sensorimotor(birth to ~2 years old)
I begin to see the world through my senses and motor actions. I start to develop skills such as being able to understand that objects continue to exist even when I can not physically see, hear, or feel it. To sum this stage up, I start to understand whats going on around me. -
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Toddlerhood
basic problem solving and language development, start to play with toys and learn to follow simple instructions. -
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Preoperational Stage(2-6 years old)
Developing language, putting words together to make sentences, imagination, develop an understanding of cause and effect. -
First Day of Elementary School
I started my first day of Elementary School at Bottenfield Elementary School. -
Brother's Born
When my first and only brother was born I was only 5 years old at the time. It was a very big moment for me and my family as it is a big transition from having one kid to having two. I don't really remember much from that day but I just remember feeling excited and proud to be a big brother. -
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Concrete Operational(7-11 years old)
I start to develop new skills such as problem solving skills, and being able to organize and sort through my thoughts. -
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Late Childhood
Development of Logical thinking, ability to remember more things, start to take academics seriously as academic setting increases. -
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Adolescence(12-18 years old)
Abstract thinking, learn how to solve difficult problems whether that be in school or in the real world, go through puberty, figure out my identity(the type of person i'm going to be going forward in life). -
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Formal Operational Stage
starts to develop the ability to think more abstract, logically, and realistically. This is another example of part of Jean Piaget's theory on cognitive development. -
First Day of High School
My first day of high school at Champaign Central -
First Car and Drivers Liscense
I got up really early in the morning and went to the DMV in Monticello with my Mom to get my license. -
First Day of College
I will start my first day of College at either UIUC or Parkland Pathways. I'm going to major in either Kinesiology or Health Sciences to pursue a career in Physical Therapy. -
High School Graduation
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Young Adulthood(20's to early 40's)
During this time frame I will begin to pursue my career and focus on the most important things in my life such as my relationships and my career. Erik Erikson's theory focuses on the development of successful relationships and how important social connections are to psychological development. -
Graduate College
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First Big Job
After graduating from college with a degree in Kinesiology, I hope to be able to get a job in that field such as being a Physical Therapist. I know it will not be the most high paying job at first but I plan on working my way up. -
Get Married
Getting married will be a big change in my life. I will face new obstacles such as understanding my wife's emotions, solving problems, and building a strong and healthy marriage. -
Have First Kid
This will be a huge moment in my life as it brings on more responsibilities. -
Second Child
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Purchase and Move into first home
I want to be able to purchase my first home and move into it at least within 10 years after graduating college. -
Receive promotion for job
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Sell first house and moving into bigger one
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All kids leave the house
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Late Adulthood
I start to "reflect" on everything that has happened over the course of my life. During this stage I will either feel content with my life choices or not content and will have regrets. Develop certain cognitive changes such as slower processing speed and difficulties remembering different things. Face new obstacles such as retirement and adapting to physical changes within my body. -
Gain senior citizen status
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Retire
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Death