Repetition of problems across several generations can be identified using which tool?

• A. Tripartite Assessment
• B. Culturogram
• C. DSM IV
• D. Genogram

Answer: (D)

Intergenerational patterns of problems are identified with a genogram. A genogram is a visual map of a family across generations that adds information about relationships and health or behavioral issues, spanning at least three generations. By documenting who had what problems, ages of onset, causes of death, and how family members are connected, you can see clusters and transmission of risk—such as multiple relatives with depression, substance use, or abuse. This clear, graphical representation helps you recognize patterns that influence a student’s current functioning and guides family-informed planning and interventions. Other tools listed aren’t designed to reveal these cross-generational patterns: Tripartite Assessment isn’t a standard method for mapping family history; Culturogram focuses on cultural aspects rather than health histories across generations; DSM IV is a diagnostic manual used to classify mental disorders, not to chart generational patterns.