The American Psychological Association issues both guidelines and standards.Standards ______________ while guidelines ___________
A) are aspirational; must be followed.
B) must be followed; are aspirational.
C) are presented as an ideal; are presented as mandatory.
D) are aspirational; must be followed and are presented as an ideal; are presented as mandatory.

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Standards must be followed, while guidelines are aspirational and provide recommendations or suggestions for best practices but are not mandatory.

The American Psychological Association Issues Both Guidelines and Standards