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    Challenges→A theory of decisional capacity should be rejected if it fails to be inclusive enough.

    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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    Authentic autonomous choice(as used in ethics and philosophy of autonomy)
    A decision that is genuinely yours because you've thought it through, understand it, and it reflects your real values—not just a surface-level preference.
    Bare preference-expression(as used in ethics and decision theory)
    Simply stating what you like or want without any deeper thinking or understanding behind it—like saying 'I like ice cream' without reflecting on why.
    Conflates(in argumentation and logic)
    Treats two different things as if they're the same thing, or mixes them up in a way that causes confusion.
    Higher-order volitional competence(as used in philosophy of mind and autonomy)
    The advanced ability to not just want something, but to think about your wants, judge whether they're truly what you want, and make decisions based on that reflection.

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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.

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