What Is the Difference Between Standards and Guidelines

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between standards and guidelines?

• A) Psychologists are expected to adhere to guidelines; standards are aspirational.
• B) Psychologists are expected to adhere to standards; guidelines are aspirational.
• C) Guidelines are legal; standards are psychological.
• D) Standards are psychological; guidelines are legal.

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Definitions:

Emotional Upset

A state of distress or agitation resulting from strong feelings of disappointment, sadness, or frustration.

Generic Memory

Refers to a form of memory that includes general knowledge and facts, not tied to specific experiences or events.

Declarative Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the capacity to recall factual information, such as names, dates, and concepts.

Episodic Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences from one's personal past.