Frankie trained as a mechanic while she was in high school.As part of her schedule,she spent the morning completing her academic coursework and then spent the afternoon at a vocational training center learning from a master mechanic.Upon high school graduation,she was hired by an auto repair shop.After years of working,Frankie is considered an expert in auto repair.Based upon how long it takes to develop expertise in any particular field,what is Frankie's likely minimum age?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Developing expertise in a particular field typically takes at least 10 years of deliberate practice and application. Assuming Frankie completed four years of high school at age 18, she would have spent at least 10 years training and working as a mechanic before being considered an expert, making her likely minimum age 28.

Frankie Trained as a Mechanic While She Was in High