Why Do Individuals Today Tend to Score Higher on General

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why do individuals today tend to score higher on general mental ability tests than test takers of 10 to 20 years ago?

• A)The norms are not relevant.
• B)Norms are transitory.
• C)The norms are national rather than local.
• D)The tests are better today.

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Definitions:

Combat Experience

Exposure to warfare or battle conditions, often discussed in relation to its psychological impact on military personnel.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A complex psychological condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities in an individual.

Host Personality

In the context of dissociative identity disorder, the primary or dominant personality that carries the individual's given name and is most commonly in control.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.