UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY AREA OF STUDY 1: WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY? VENN DIAGRAM ACTIVITY PSYCHOLOGY vs. PSYCHIATRY Completes the equivalent of 4 years of full-time study and an additional two years (post-graduate study or training) Completes 6 years of university study and training to gain basic medical qualifications as a doctor Work a further 12 months intern in a general hospital Complete at least 1 further year as a Resident Medical Officer Post-graduate training takes a further 5 years TOTAL = 13 years study PSYCHOLOGYPSYCHIATRY PSYCHOLOGY vs. PSYCHIATRY Not trained or qualified to perform medical procedures or prescribe medications Is able to perform medical procedures and prescribe medications PSYCHOLOGYPSYCHIATRY PSYCHOLOGY vs. PSYCHIATRY Do not have any legal authority to hospitalise someone who has a serious mental illness and who will not agree to being hospitalised Some psychiatrists have the legal authority to hospitalise involuntary patients (dependent on state or territory legislation) PSYCHOLOGYPSYCHIATRY