Genogram Family Analysis, a. A genogram is a pictorial display of a family describing relationships and medical history that helps to visualize heredity patterns, emotional factors, and relationship alignments. A genogram resembles a family tree and permits the individual to quickly identify and understand patterns in their family history. Most genograms include basic information about the number of family members, number of children of each family, birth order, and deaths. However, some genograms may also Information to include in the genogram would be family size, birth order, blood type, similar physical features and similar personality or emotional features, children named after other family members or relatives (name-sakes: Jr. John the Third, etc.), sibling rivalry or sibling favoritism, mental illness or psychiatric disorders, deaths, and unspoken family messages or family rules of conduct. Use the Internet for examples of genograms to help you with the assignment. You may also need to call relatives to obtain the needed information. b. After completing the genogram prepare a 900 to 1100-word summary and analysis of your genogram. Be sure to assess the interaction and influences of genetics, heredity, and environmental factors on you and your family members. Consider the following characteristics in your summary and analysis: 1) Physical features a) Hair, body shape, facial features b) Family members with similar physical traits 2) Personality or emotional traits a) Impulsiveness, interests, mannerisms, humor b) Family member with similar personality or emotional traits 3) Family size 4) Birth order 5) Blood types 6) Eye colors 7) Handedness (left handed or right handed) 8) Name-sakes