cognitive and behavior assessment Flashcards
What is the name of Piaget’s cognitive development stage from age 7–11?
Concrete Operational Stage
What age range does the concrete operational stage cover?
7 to 11 years old
What characterizes a child in the concrete operational stage?
Can follow logical explanations and think concretely
What is the stage before the concrete operational stage in Piaget’s theory?
Pre-operational period
What age range is covered by the pre-operational stage?
2 to 7 years old
How do children in the pre-operational stage perceive things?
They believe what they see and hear
What is the cognitive stage after the concrete operational period?
Formal Operational Stage
What age range does the formal operational stage cover?
11 to 15 years old
What cognitive skill develops in the formal operational stage?
Ability to think abstractly
What tool is used to assess a child’s behavior in the dental clinic?
Frankl Behaviour Rating Scale
What does Frankl Rating 1 (Definitely Negative) indicate?
Refuses treatment, forceful crying, fearful, extreme negativism
What does Frankl Rating 2 (Negative) indicate?
Reluctant, uncooperative, sullen, withdrawn
What does Frankl Rating 3 (Positive) indicate?
Accepts treatment, cooperative with some caution or hesitation
What does Frankl Rating 4 (Definitely Positive) indicate?
Good rapport, interested, laughing, enjoys dental experience
Where would an apprehensive child likely fall on the Frankl scale?
Rating 2 or 3, depending on cooperation
