The Correlation between Children’s Intelligence Quotient and Their Behavior in Dental Setting: A Cross-Sectional Study

Table 1

Frankl’s classification (Frankl’s behavior rating scale 1962).

Rating	Attitude	Definition
1	Definitely negative	Refusal of treatment, crying forcefully, fearful, or any other overt evidence of extreme negativism
2	Negative	Reluctant to accept treatment, uncooperative, some evidence of negative attitude but not pronounced, i.e., sullen and withdrawn
3	Positive	Acceptance of treatment; at times curious, willingness to comply with dentist, at times with reservation but patient follows the dentist’s directions cooperatively
4	Definitely positive	Good rapport with the dentist, interested in the dental procedures, and laughing and enjoying the situation