From the Beginning of the Twentieth Century to Today, IQ

question 118

Multiple Choice

From the beginning of the twentieth century to today, IQ scores continue to increase along with social conditions such that grandchildren consistently score higher than their grandparents. What do we call this trend?

• A) the generational impact effect
• B) the upward mobility curve
• C) the Flynn effect
• D) the Hawthorne distribution

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Definitions:

Affiliation

A connection or association with a group or organization.

Social Comparison

A psychological process where individuals evaluate their own abilities and opinions by comparing themselves to others.

Foundation

An underlying basis or principle for something, or an organization established for a specific purpose such as charitable, educational, or research objectives.

Maslow's Needs Hierarchy

A theory in psychology that prioritizes human needs into a hierarchy from basic physical needs to complex psychological needs, culminating in self-actualization.