The Phenomenon in Which Among the Population as a Whole

question 143

Multiple Choice

The phenomenon in which among the population as a whole, IQ scores have been steadily increasing over several decades is known as the ________.

• A) Flynn Effect
• B) Peter Principle
• C) Barnum Effect
• D) Phi Phenomenon

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Definitions:

Atrial Repolarization

The process of the heart's atrial muscle cells returning to their resting state after contraction, typically hidden in an EKG by the ventricular depolarization wave.

Threshold

The minimum level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse or a response in a sensory system.

Absolute Refractory Period

Portion of the action potential during which the membrane is insensitive to all stimuli, regardless of their strength.

Cardiac Muscle Cells

Specialized muscle cells in the heart responsible for generating the force to pump blood throughout the body.