The Flynn Effect Refers to Which of the Following

question 28

Multiple Choice

The Flynn effect refers to which of the following?

• A) a reduction in the achievement gap between children of color and White children
• B) the pattern of today's children having more anxiety than their parents and grandparents
• C) a cultural emphasis on concrete reasoning rather than abstract reasoning
• D) a huge gain in measured intelligence in many countries of the world

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Definitions:

Organizational Politics

The use of power and social networking within an organization to achieve changes that benefit the individual or group, often at the expense of others.

Inoculation Effect

The inoculation effect is a social psychological and communication theory that explains how an initial exposure to a weakened form of an argument makes individuals more resistant to later attempts to change their attitudes or beliefs.

Impression Management

A process where individuals attempt to control the perceptions others have of them, often in social or work settings.

Machiavellianism

A personality trait characterized by manipulation, deceit, and a lack of morality in order to achieve one’s goals, often referenced in the context of leadership and organizational behavior.