Which of the following statements is true of genograms?
A. In genograms, squares are used to represent females and circles are used to identify males.
B. They are typically used to develop views about environmental phenomena.
C. In genograms, a line extended downward from a relationship bracket line indicates an
uncommitted relationship.
D. They help to increase awareness and understanding of how families influence their members.
ANS: D
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Feedback: Genograms are graphic representations of family trees or pedigrees (Wattendorf & Hadley, 2005). They
provide a picture of the parties involved and a chronology of significant events or themes. They also help to increase
awareness and understanding of how families influence their members
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