Psychology Timeline Project
By: Aryana Nabavizadeh
Due: 2/23/17 Period 3
13-15 Years: Intimacy v.s. Isolation
Birth: Sensori-motor
12-18 Years: Identity and Role Confusion
3-4 Years: Autonomy v.s. Shame
During the years between 13-15, I began to befriend many new people, especially in high school. It was great because I felt as if I knew everyone, and that I was never lonely. However, no matter how many people I knew, I would still feel lonely from time-to-time. As a result, I was then pushed to create new connections, strengthen the ones I already have, and join more extra-curriculars.
I experienced this psychological dilemma when I was 12-18 years old. As a person, I started to become confused on who I actually was. Honestly, I don't even know if I am fiscally democratic anymore. I still do not know if I am an introvert or extrovert (I swear, it changes every month!). However, if there is one thing I am certain about, it is the career I want to pursue. From an early age, I have always been fascinated by the human body, and have planned to pursue medicine, just like my father, from an early age. During this age, I also had more respect for my teachers, coaches, and parents due to the fact that I wanted to follow the social conduct, and took them more seriously as a result.
When I was 3 and 4 years old, I started to learn what it meant to be independent and to take care of ones self. I would start to do my own chores such as making my bed, cleaning up my room, brushing my teeth, getting my own snacks, and so on. I would even get the plates out for when we had dinner, even if the cabinets were so high up. I also started to put my self-interests as a priority, such as making sure I build my TY Toys Collection
Since I was just born and very young, I experienced something called infantile amnesia, which is when I can't recall events that occurred to me during a very early age. I had to ask my parents how life was like for me as a baby. As an infant, I had sensori-motor skills, only living in the "now" (in other words, if I did not sense it, I did not think about it). When I reached 24 months of age, I started to trust some and be weary of others. My mother and father were the two people in my life I trusted the most (and still do).
4-5 Years: Concrete Operational Stage
5-12 Years: Initiative v.s. Guilt
5-12: Industry v.s. Inferiority
Between the ages of 4-5, I an to develop concrete thoughts. This was around the first time I went to kindergarten, which is where I began to learn abstract thoughts and ideas. A few of the things I learned was what numbers were, or how to recite the whole alphabet. I also learned the basics of mathematics, such as how to add numbers and how to subtract them. I also learned during these years to go by the teacher's rules and instructions, and not to break them. If I were to break them, then it would mean being sent to the principal's office, which was a punishment that I did not want.
During the time that I was 5-12 years old, learning new concepts in school would always be a struggle for me. I remember that social-studies, or history, early on would always be a struggle for me. When things got too hard, I would become discouraged. However, right before giving up, I would always go and ask the aid from my teacher or my parents, and they would always help me understand the question I had. This helped me become more confident in my skills, thus building a sense of industry instead of inferiority to the subject. I also remember that during this time, I did not want to do or say anything that would make me "stand out" from the other students in my class. All my actions and decisions were made on the hopes of fitting in with other students and society.
When I was between the ages of 5-12, the main psychological problem I faced was that between initiative and guilt. I was allowed to make some of my own choices, such as what I would snack on or what my hobbies would be. This was when my parents would let me take on challenges and plan activities. It helped shape my personality as now I am more responsible of myself and of others.
40-45 Years: Generativity v.s. Stagnation
I will experience these psychological dilemmas during the ages of 50-45 years. I interviewed my aunt (who is currently 42 years old). She told me that she loves and cares for her family with all her heart, and that she would do anything for them. She is very kind and compassionate as well. She regularly donates to charity, and treats every child as if they were her own.
Post Timeline Write Up
65+ Years: Ego Integrity v.s. Despair
One of my most memorable identity crises is currently going on right now, and it's whether I'm more extroverted or introverted. I know it's a completely stupid and silly thing to be confused about, but the reason why it's such a crisis is because I still do not know! Most people in society easily identify themselves as one or another. Yet in my case, one day I'll be super outgoing and want to have conversations with everyone, and the next month I only want to stay at home and just play video games all day. I still don't even know if I'm a generally shy or outgoing person; I guess it just depends on my mood and who it is I'm surrounded by.
This stage will occur when I am around 65 years old or older. I interviewed my grandmother, who is 74 years old. She is a prudent woman, and told me that she feels so accomplished in life to have raised 5 beautiful and successful children, and to see her beautiful grandchildren as well. She says that not only is she prideful and proud of herself, but proud of us as well. She has little regrets in life and overall is a genuinely happy individual. After the interview, I have realized how important family is. After your friends come and go, your family is the one who stays and who help you. Never take your family for granted.