means in a manner that appears to be random or unplanned. Appeared to occur spontaneously or unexpectedly.
do the math
means the evaluator is calculating or determining the assessment score based on the results.
self-soothe
the act of attempting to comfort or calm oneself in a situation of stress.
touched a nerve
means it has triggered a personal and emotional reaction.
Chill out
means to relax, calm down, or take it easy.
demeanor
refers to the outward behavior, conduct, or appearance of a person.
arose
past tense of “arise”. The emergence or occurrence of something, in this case, the appearance of questions during the assessment
assessor
a person who evaluates or judges the quality, value, or nature of something
notched
mean marking or scoring the responses
reframe it all in time
suggests the act of reconsidering or reinterpreting a situation, issue, or statement in order to present it in a different or more positive light