When are rotation errors corrected in BD?

The correct response indicates that rotation errors in Block Design (BD) are corrected only the first time they occur. This approach is based on established testing procedures designed to assess a child's spatial reasoning and visual-motor integration skills.

When the examiner identifies a rotation error during the initial presentation of the blocks, it is important to address it at that moment to ensure the child understands the expectations and rules of the task. This correction helps ensure that the subsequent actions taken by the child are informed by their understanding of how to properly orient the blocks in relation to the presented model. However, allowing corrections for these errors in subsequent attempts might skew the assessment of the child's true abilities and understanding of the task, as it could lead to reliance on feedback instead of independent problem-solving. Thus, correcting rotation errors only once maintains the integrity and validity of the Block Design task.