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4.4 Childhood Attachment Experiences
I think growing up in a single-parent household gave me a lot of experience with an independent woman which helped develop my secure attachment style. It is interesting though, because my mother is definitely more of the dismissing type, with the exception of our relationship. I'm not sure that my childhood really shaped my attachment style now. I suppose growing up in a loving safe place was helpful in developing my self-esteem, but I feel that only recently have I become a secure person. -
2.1 Oxidative Damage
I have developed a serum called Chemical X. Chemical X promotes the rapid growth of anti-oxidants within the body. It is important that individuals recieve the injection after puberty. This chemical will promote the constant creation of anti-oxidants in the body, such as vitamin E & C, coenyzme Q10, and beta-carotene. These will help prevent the spread of free radicals in the body, building a resistance that will persist into adulthood. The body will not show signs of aging for hundreds of years -
1.1 The Beginning
Chronologically, I was only 17 at time, but psychologically, I was expected to become an adult. I moved out of my home and into a dorm with a stranger! It was a normative age-graded change; according to our social clock it was the appropriate time for me to begin college, and most college students have roommates. I had to learn the rules of being social in a new area. In order to flourish here, I had to become independent, and I did. I became an adult! -
2.2 Genetic Limits
Skinny Stephanie's Exercise Clubs would be introduced all over the nation! With the plan, after the age of 18, individuals would be guaranteed longer better lives with the Skinny Stephanie plan. The intensive program would promote 2 hours of cardio a day; individuals would be expected to live much longer than than average American. The program revolves around lengthening Telomeres, which are responsible for the body's DNA repetition. -
7.2 Transitions
Moving from my small, rural hometown in Georgia to a college town, I definitely experienced a significant transition from conformist to individualistic. It is common for us to accept God and religion in the south without question. Questioning this is seen as disrespectful rather than inquisitive. The book brings up changes in faith as a common transition when one leaves home to attend college. I know a number of my friends experienced this same event. -
2.3 My Current Healthy Lifestyle
My lifestyle is an interesting mix of healthy and unhealthy. I'm fairly active, I don't smoke, and I try to get in enough servings of fruits and vegetables each day. However, I do have a sweet tooth, and I love carbs. Because of this, I'm a little overweight, but I am active enough where I can easily exercise. -
7.3 Major Life Event
Recently I checked out how deep my student loan debt is, and pretty devestating. I am happy I am here at Gallaudet, but it is not a cheap ride. I've been doing a lot self-distraction and making jokes about it, generally deflecting, but here and there I will really sit down and engage in some problem-solving coping. However, my strategies usually fall short, and I decide to give up. My style of coping with this matter fluctuates, I think because it is so serious. -
4.3 Adult Attachment Style
The quiz in the module told me I was a pretty solid secure attachment type. This did not come as a surprise to me. I believe in high school, I was more fearful, but I have changed a lot as I've grown up. I don't worry a much about others accepting me because I have become much more comfortable with myself as a person. I think I have grown more because my physical proximity to people close to me emotionally has been tested due to moving for school. -
6.4 Autonomous Stage
The video I watched discussed a woman who had lived a rough life, and finally reached a point in her life when she felt at peace. I believe this is a result of the autonomous stage. I feel like this stage is the time that older individuals become to realize wisdom. THey stop worrying about small things, and see things from a bigger perspective. They know one mistake is not the end of the world, and they stop comparing there successes and failures to other individuals. -
7.1 Fowler
I strongly identify with the conjunctive faith stage in Fowler's model. Fowler describpes and individuative reflective level, in which an individual seeks the presence of other to verify his/her existence.I really like heraing other's viewpoints on things, and I am happy to be wrong if it means I am learning something new. The text comments that this kind of faith is not common before midlife; I am often told I have an "old soul" so maybe this is why. -
4.1 Young Adult Role Transition- Cohabitation
My boyfriend is actually planning to move-in with me here in DC in September. The book refers to this as cohabitation; we're living together before marriage. I do expect for us to marry one day (we've been together 3 years now), but given our long-distance relationship while I'm in grad school, it has been tough. I was surprised to read that most women in the US marry at 26; many of my friends (I'm 22 now) have already gotten married. I think in the south this is more common. -
6.1 My RIASEC Type
I am SEC. I do agree with a lot of the descriptors, but the jobs recommended for my type of personality are business-related. I do love money, but I love working with people more. I want to work specifically with autism, which doesn’t require creativity, but rather, patience. I’m curious if patience was analyzed by this test, & if so, where it fit in. The book emphasizes how social people are more fit dept. store & waitressing jobs. While these are good part-time jobs, I have higher aspirations -
6.3: Generativity
This stage discusses the importance of supporting the follwing generation. It deals with having children and having the time management skills to handle children. It is not restricted only to child having, though. Individuals who are childless can devote time to volunteer agencies that support youth. The concept of providing for a group of others and being selfless is the primary theme of this stage. It is about being a caretaker, and for most adults this occurs when they have children together. -
6.2 Super's Stages
I would open a private practice. I think it is interesting that Super’s stages say exploration lasts from 15-24, but many people are supposed to start University at age 18. In the establishment phase, I would build skills and learn how to run my business, likely making mistakes along the way. In the maintenance stage, my business would be booming and improving from my previous experience. In disengagement, I will have a reduced functional output, and need to plan to retire. -
2.4 Potential Consequences of my Lifestyle
I am overweight, which makes me more predisposed to other conditions that might affect my health. I also have a family history of cancer, and cancer is more predominant in the 50+ population. Also, if I continued to eat a lot sweets and cards throughout the next 30 years, I may be more likely to develop a cardiovascular disease due to the build-up of plaques in my arteries. -
4.2 Older Adult Role Transition: The Empty Nest
I chose to discuss this because I believe it is something I will experience, and my mother is experiencing now. My mom was a single mom, and I was her only child, so she was particularly saddened by me leaving for college. It has been stressful for me because she relied on me for so much of her social interaction. As an adult, I hope that I will have learned from her experience, and maintained a happy marriage to alleviate the loneliness of having your child move away. -
3.1 Working Memory
Simple things like remembering dates and numbers could become challengning for me at this age. My procedural memory may have dereased as well, even further inhibiting my ability to do tasks. An ADL as simple as remembering a few things I need at the grocery store could become incredibly daunting. I may need to create a list ahead of time, or place stickies in places to remind myself of things. -
3.2 Fluid Intelligence
While my crystallized intelligence would remain unmoved due its permanent nature, my fluid intelligence would likely decline. This would be due to a decline in processing speed, I may be less likely to learn and adapt to new technology (like hover cars at this time... maybe!), and have to rely on other people to educate me or solve these problems on my behalf. -
8.1 The End
At the young age of 77, we have lost Stephanie Arnett. Stephanie died peacefully in her sleep for no apparent reason. Stephanie leaves behind 3 beautiful children. Stephanie's husband, Andrew, died only 3 months prior. The two had been married for over 50 years. Stephanie's children believe their mother died due to a "broken heart." Stephanie's major life accomplishments include the research center for children with autism that she founded in 2030.
