A seventh grader in the United States wants to be a psychologist.She tells her mother about the career choice.The girl says that "it'll take a long time to become one." She needs to realize that "a long time" may mean:

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To become a psychologist, a minimum of a bachelor's degree (four years) in psychology or a related field is typically required. However, to become a licensed psychologist, further education and training are required, including a doctoral degree (which takes about five years after earning an undergraduate degree) and a period of supervised experience. Therefore, "a long time" for this career choice would most likely mean about five years after earning an undergraduate degree.

A Seventh Grader in the United States Wants to Be