as if by chance

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means in a manner that appears to be random or unplanned. Appeared to occur spontaneously or unexpectedly.

do the math

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means the evaluator is calculating or determining the assessment score based on the results.

self-soothe

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the act of attempting to comfort or calm oneself in a situation of stress.

demeanor

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refers to the outward behavior, conduct, or appearance of a person.

arose

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past tense of “arise”. The emergence or occurrence of something, in this case, the appearance of questions during the assessment

assessor

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a person who evaluates or judges the quality, value, or nature of something

reframe it all in time

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suggests the act of reconsidering or reinterpreting a situation, issue, or statement in order to present it in a different or more positive light