Which practice involves briefly stating what has transpired or discussed in a session?

• A. Clarification
• B. Blocking
• C. Summarization
• D. Linking

Answer: (C)

Summarization is the practice of briefly restating what has transpired in a session: the main topics discussed, who spoke, key insights, decisions made, and any agreed-upon next steps. This concise recap gives everyone a shared memory of what happened, reinforces learning, and helps provide closure so the group can move forward with clarity. Clarification focuses on making parts of the discussion clearer, rather than recapping the session; blocking stops or hinders discussion; linking connects current content to future work or other contexts but doesn’t serve as the session’s recap.