Genogram Exploration
A worksheet for 7th graders to learn about genograms, their symbols, and how they represent family relationships and medical history.
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Genogram Exploration
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers. This worksheet will help you understand what a genogram is and how it can be used to explore family history and patterns.
1. A genogram is a detailed visual representation of a person's that goes beyond a traditional family tree.
2. Genograms can show not only family members but also patterns and significant life events.
3. One common use of genograms is to track conditions through generations.
4. In a genogram, what symbol typically represents a male family member?
Circle
Square
Triangle
Diamond
5. A dashed line connecting two individuals in a genogram usually indicates what type of relationship?
Marriage
Divorce
Cohabitation (living together)
Sibling relationship
6. Imagine you are creating a genogram. How would you represent a strong, close relationship between two family members? Describe the symbol you would use.
7. A genogram can only be used to track genetic diseases, not behavioral patterns.
True
False
8. Genograms typically include at least three generations of a family.
True
False
9. Explain two different benefits of creating a genogram for a family. Consider both individual and family-wide insights.
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