Ethics in child psych Flashcards

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what are the BPS code of ethics

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outlines why british psychologists must adhere to which are particularly important when involving children. these include:
- parental consent is key
- both parent and child has the right to withdraw
- Childs safety is the priority
- details of the child bus be kept confidential and the identity protected

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context of the UNCRC and some articles

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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, gives children the same rights as adults and have additions to the BPS guidelines.

  • a child is defined as anyone under 18
  • CRC applies to any child regardless of ethnicity
  • the top priory is the Childs best interest
  • children and adults must know of their rights
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what are the 4 principles of UNCRC

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  • participation, in decisions made about them
  • protection, from harm
  • privacy, and confidentiality
  • provision, of services all that the children need
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why is article 4 so important in child ethics

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the article is about keeping the child safe, children are treated as vulnerable and special attention has to be paid.

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Protection rights vs participation rights

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these two can oppose each other.
for example, some children are prevented from participating due to sensitivity to protect them, but this goes against their participation rights.

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