The Flynn Effect Refers to the Observation That

question 33

Multiple Choice

The Flynn effect refers to the observation that

• A) if a large group of children receive no formal education for an extended period, it will result in lower intelligence test scores among these children.
• B) intelligence test scores steadily increased over a short time period across the world.
• C) intelligence test scores steadily decreased over a short time period across the world.
• D) intelligence test scores steadily increased for about 100 years, and then steadily decreased to the original point.

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Definitions:

Stabilizing Selection

An evolutionary process that favors the intermediate variants of a trait, leading to a decrease in variation around a certain phenotype, often maintaining the status quo in a population.

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, driving evolution.

Organisational Subcultures

Distinctive cultural groups within a larger organization, characterized by shared values, norms, and practices that differ from the broader organizational culture.