Ethics in child psych

Question 1

what are the BPS code of ethics

Answer 1

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

Question 2

context of the UNCRC and some articles

Answer 2

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

Question 3

what are the 4 principles of UNCRC

Answer 3

• participation, in decisions made about them
• protection, from harm
• privacy, and confidentiality
• provision, of services all that the children need

Question 4

why is article 4 so important in child ethics

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Protection rights vs participation rights

Answer 5

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.