The Phenomenon of IQ Test Scores Rising Three Points Per

question 136

Short Answer

The phenomenon of IQ test scores rising three points per decade is referred to as the __________ effect.

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Definitions:

Maximum Life Span

The upper boundary of life expectancy for an organism, representing the greatest age an individual of a species can live under ideal conditions.

Prefrontal Regions

Areas of the frontal lobes of the brain responsible for complex behaviors including decision making, planning, and moderating social behavior.

Cerebellar Regions

Areas within the cerebellum, a part of the brain that plays a vital role in motor control, and can also be involved in cognitive functions.

Hippocampal Regions

Areas within the brain's medial temporal lobe, crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.