Asked by Willy Macharia on Jun 28, 2024
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Most nations have exhibited substantial increases in IQ scores during the past century.This phenomenon is called the:
A) Stanford Swell.
B) Brain Leap.
C) Intelligence Surge.
D) Flynn Effect.
Flynn Effect
The rise in average IQ scores that has occurred over the decades in many nations.
IQ Scores
Numerical measures of intelligence relative to one's age group, derived from standardized tests.
Past Century
Referring to the last hundred years from the current point in time.
- Appreciate the maturation of approaches to intelligence quantification and the argumentation about the efficacy of intelligence testing.
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Matthew LadouceurJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The phenomenon of substantial increases in IQ scores over the past century is called the Flynn effect, named after James Flynn who first identified it. Therefore, choice D, "Flynn Effect," is the correct answer. Choices A, B, and C are all made up and not recognized terms for this phenomenon.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciate the maturation of approaches to intelligence quantification and the argumentation about the efficacy of intelligence testing.