Table 2: Frankl behavioral scale.
| Score | Skoring | Observed behavior |
| 1 | Definitely positive | Good rapport with the dentist, interested in the dental procedures, laughing and enjoying the situation. |
| 2 | Positive | Acceptance of treatment; at times cautious, willingness to comply with the dentist, at times with reservation but patient follows the dentist's directions cooperatively. |
| 3 | Negative | Reluctant to accept treatment; uncooperative, some evidence of negative attitude but not pronounced, i.e. /sullen, withdrawn. |
| 4 | Definitely negative | Refusal of treatment, crying forcefully, fearful or any other overt evidence of extreme negativism. |