The Flynn Effect Refers to the Fact That

question 13

Multiple Choice

The Flynn effect refers to the fact that

• A) the closer a genetic relationship between two individuals, the more similar their IQ scores are likely to be.
• B) members from certain racial groups on average score lower on intelligence tests than other groups.
• C) genes set the upper and lower limit for intelligence, but environment determines where within those limits an individual falls.
• D) there has been a gradual increase in the scores on intelligence tests over time.

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