If decisional capacity requires higher-order volitional competence, then inclusiveness toward persons lacking such competence conflates bare preference-expression with authentic autonomous choice.
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Inclusiveness(as used in ethics and social philosophy)
The practice of including or respecting people who might be left out or treated differently.
decisional capacity(Medical ethics; the concept at issue in the doctrine of informed consent.)
The ability of an individual to make choices, particularly in medical or research contexts, such that their decisions are recognized as valid and binding.