The Flynn Effect Describes the Observation That

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Multiple Choice

The Flynn effect describes the observation that

• A) IQ test performance has been rising steadily in the industrialized world since the 1930s.
• B) heritability estimates of intelligence vary widely.
• C) the IQ scores of children raised in substandard environments gradually decrease as they get older.
• D) the reaction range of intelligence is identical for the vast majority of the population.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Fibers

Nerve fibers of the parasympathetic nervous system, responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the heart rate among other functions.

Blood Vessel Walls

The layers of cells and tissues that form the structure of arteries, veins, and capillaries, responsible for regulating blood flow and exchange of substances with tissues.

Pelvic Nerves

Pelvic nerves refer to the network of nerves in the pelvic region, involved in controlling the bladder, bowel, genital organs, and sometimes affecting lower limb function.

Cranial Nerves

A set of twelve nerves that originate in the brain and provide motor and sensory innervation mainly to the structures within the head and neck.