How should you handle a situation where a participant asks you to repeat?

The most effective way to respond when a participant asks for repetition is to focus on maintaining a supportive and encouraging testing environment. In this context, it is essential to ensure that the participant has understood the instructions or questions clearly, as repeating them can help facilitate accurate responses and valid results.

The correct approach does not mean that you are limited to saying the instructions or questions only once; instead, it indicates a need for flexibility and responsiveness to the participant’s needs. It is important to balance the integrity of the testing process with the necessity of ensuring comprehension. Therefore, a more accommodating response would involve restating or rephrasing the information to ensure clarity rather than outright refusal to repeat.

This understanding enhances the participant's ability to engage effectively in the assessment while allowing for a fair evaluation of their abilities.