Interview with a Psychologist: Insights into the Psychology Profession

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Interview with a psychologist
It was interesting to interview my mother, Maleka, who is a licensed psychologist. The
interview gave me an insight into her personality and made me look at her with a different
perspective than just a mother.
Interview
When did you decide to take the psychology profession as a career?
I decided to enter the psychology profession just before entering college. I had always
wanted to get into the medical profession and be a doctor.
What made you choose this field?
Well, actually, I had always wanted to be a cardiologist, but during my science classes, I
developed a higher affinity towards the field of psychology. I absolutely loved the subject, and
the interest for it only came naturally. There and then I decide to venture into this field.
Was it challenging?
It as not an easy job becoming a psychologist and going through the Psychology major. I
came from a small town, and nobody in my family or neighbors had exposure to the field or
subject. It involved lots of hard work, and I had to put in extra work and more time in research.
The field of psychology truly opened up my eyes to the world around me and built my character