PMHNP Certification Exam

Tarasoff Principle - 1976 - duty to warn victims of potential harm from client

Deontological Theory - Ethical theory that states an action is judged as good or bad based

on the act itself regardless of the consequences

Teleological Theory - Ethical theory that states an action is judged as good or bad based on

the consequence or outcome

Virtue ethics - ethical theory that states actions are chosen based on the moral virtues (eg.

honesty, courage, compassion, wisdom, gratitude, self-respect) or the character of the

person making the decision

Erikson's developmental stage infancy age range - birth-1 year

Erikson's developmental stage infancy developmental tasks - trust vs. mistrust

Erikson's developmental stage infancy indications of developmental mastery - Ability to

form meaningful relationships, hope about the future trust in others

Erikson's developmental stage infancy indication of developmental failure - poor

relationships, lack of future hope, suspicious of others

Erikson's developmental stage early childhood age - 1-3 yo

Erikson's developmental stage early childhood developmental task - autonomy vs. shame

and doubt

Erikson's developmental stage early childhood indications of developmental mastery - selfcontrol, self-esteem, willpower

Erikson's developmental stage early childhood indications of developmental failure - poor

self-control, low self esteem, self-doubt, lack of independence

Erikson's developmental stage late childhood age - 3-6yo

Erikson's developmental stage late childhood developmental task - initiative vs guilt

Erikson's developmental stage late childhood indications of developmental mastery - selfdirected behavior, goal formation, sense of purpose

Erikson's developmental stage late childhood indications of developmental failure - lack of

self-initiated behavior, lack of goal orientation