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A child shows some willingness to cooperate during a procedure but is noted as reserved/somewhat reluctant rather than fully at ease. What Frankl Behavior Rating Scale score best fits?

  1. 3
  2. 4
  3. 2
  4. 1
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Correct answer: A. 3

The Frankl scale ranges from 1 (definitely negative) to 4 (definitely positive). A child who is willing/cooperative but described as somewhat reserved or reluctant (rather than fully relaxed and enthusiastic) fits a rating of 3 (Positive) — reserving the top rating of 4 for children who are fully relaxed, genuinely interested, and enthusiastically cooperative.

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