One Hypothesis to Explain the Flynn Effect Relates It to Improved

question 140

Multiple Choice

One hypothesis to explain the Flynn effect relates it to improved health and nutrition.Which of the following is evidence to support that hypothesis?

• A)The Flynn effect occurs on Raven's Progressive Matrices as well as other IQ tests.
• B)Infants today sit up and hold their head up earlier than in past generations.
• C)Throughout the last century, television and other media have provided more stimulation.
• D)The Flynn effect occurs even where most people find mates within their own village.

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