What can potentially result from children hesitating during the block design test?

When children hesitate during the block design test, it can lead to reduced scores because the test is designed to evaluate their ability to replicate geometric patterns using blocks within a specific timeframe. If a child hesitates, they may not complete as many designs as they could if they were more confident and quicker in their responses. This time pressure is a critical component of the assessment, as it not only measures accuracy but also the speed at which a child can process and execute their understanding of spatial relationships. Reduced performance can occur because hesitation can disrupt the flow of the task, leading to less practice in problem-solving under time constraints, which is what the test aims to measure.