The 15-Point IQ Gains That Have Occurred in 14 Nations

question 39

Multiple Choice

The 15-point IQ gains that have occurred in 14 nations in the last 30 years reflect the influence of all of the following EXCEPT

• A) genetics.
• B) improved education.
• C) improved nutrition.
• D) living in a technologically complex society.

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Definitions:

Profane

In the sociological context of religion, it refers to that which is ordinary, not sacred, and outside the realm of religious significance.

Religious Fundamentalism

A strict adherence to specific theological doctrines typically in reaction against modernist interpretations of religion.

Political Phenomenon

Encompasses events, behaviors, or movements within the political sphere that are significant due to their impact, novelty, or representativeness of broader trends.

Civil Religion

A set of religious or quasi-religious beliefs shared by the members of a society, often intertwined with political and nationalistic elements.