INFANCY

TODDLERHOOD

PRESCHOOLER

SCHOOL-AGE

ADOLESCENCE

Developmental

Stages

Encarguez, Dara Sophia N.

Distinct Characteristics: Distinct Characteristics:

Cries easily and most of the Is always involved in many

time school and community-related
Is unable to walk but can sit activities
alone Is able to practice good and/or
Is unable to feed proper hygiene
himself/herself; needs the help Socializes with other people
of his/her parents and/or Is able to understand things
other people better and can explain how a
Is easily distracted particular thing or object is
used

Distinct Characteristics:
Distinct Characteristics:
Develops from concrete to
Is unable to control his or her
abstract thinking
tantrums; cries easily
Seeks to become more
Can already walk and can
independent
partially control his or her
Is concerned with a lot of
own body movements
societal issues/problems
Has the capacity for basic
Wants to be recognized for
reasoning
his or her achievements
Develops separation anxiety
Develops attraction /
becomes more intimate
with the opposite sex

Distinct Characteristics:

Their way of thinking is very

concrete
They learn through
interacting with other people
Continues to be egocentric and
cannot control his or her own
emotions
Loves to explore and is
curious about the world
When I was born, my parents told me that I was just like any
other baby. They told me that I was very charming, sweet and that
I cried most of the time. I was also unable to do a lot of things
(dependent) and like what Erikson mentioned, I also did develop
a sense of trust with my primary caregivers.

When I asked my parents about how I was during this stage, they
told me a lot of stories. They said I was very energetic and that I
enjoyed playing around so much. They also said I was able to
speak in short sentences and address or call the people around me
with their names. And just like what Freud, Erikson and Piaget
said, I displayed a lot of developmental modifications and
behaviors as well like that of being egocentric and moody
(tantrums).

When I was in pre-school or a preschooler, I started gaining

friends and was constantly playing around with them. I learned
how to draw, write and read a few sentences or words properly.
And I loved experimenting or exploring the things around me as
well.

I was very active during this stage. I remember having to

participate or join in a lot of school and community-related
activities because I enjoyed it so much. I gained a lot of friends
and I was also able to establish minor goals.
Now that I’m an adult, I have noticed a lot of changes in my body
and in my own way of thinking. I am now able to understand the
people around me even better. I have learned to identify my
priorities and my goals and/or dreams in life. I enjoy participating
more in certain activities that’ll enhance my personality and teach
me a lot of life-learning lessons rather than activities that will only
give or bring me entertainment or joy. And I have learned to
become more grateful and appreciative of everything.