Final answer:
The statement regarding only trained capacity assessors determining SDA capacity is false. Capacity assessments can be performed by various professionals, and cognitive effort is a factor that can influence decision-making capacity, as shown in relevant studies.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question revolves around whether only trained capacity assessors can determine capacity as stipulated by the SDA, which refers to the capacity to make decisions on an ongoing basis. The answer is False. The SDA (Support for Decision-making Accountability) framework may require a capacity assessment for certain decisions, but it does not necessarily restrict this assessment to trained professionals exclusively. Others with requisite knowledge, such as healthcare providers or legal experts, may also be involved in determining someone's capacity, depending on the jurisdiction and specific circumstances in question.
Furthermore, decision-making capacity can be influenced by a variety of factors, one example being cognitive overload, as shown in a study by Bruno & Abraha (2012) on human factors psychology. They found that as the number of decisions increased, resulting in greater cognitive effort, the accuracy of decisions in an information security center decreased. This mirrors the situation with the Target data breach identified by Riley et al. (2014), where security warnings were not correctly interpreted, indicating the importance of managing cognitive demands to maintain decision-making capacity.