A new anxious 7-year-old patient accepts treatment but gags frequently. Using the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale, what score would BEST describe this patient?

Correct answer: D. 3 (Positive)

• A. Frankl score 4 (Definitely Positive): Good rapport, interested, laughing — this does not describe an anxious gagging child.
• B. Frankl score 2 (Negative): Reluctant, some difficulty, tense — this patient accepts treatment but gags; while not fully cooperative, they do comply.
• C. Frankl score 1 (Definitely Negative): Refuses treatment, cries forcefully, is extremely uncooperative — this patient accepts treatment, so score 1 does not apply.
• D. Correct. Frankl score 3 (Positive): Patient accepts treatment with some reservation, follows instructions with caution. A child who accepts treatment but shows anxiety (e.g., gagging) fits the Positive category best — they are cooperative but not enthusiastic.