What Is the Flynn Effect

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the Flynn effect

• A) Performance on IQ tests seems to be declining steadily and consistently over time. 
• B) Fluid intelligence declines with age, while crystallized intelligence increases with age. 
• C) Fluid intelligence increases with age, while crystallized intelligence declines with age. 
• D) Performance on IQ tests seems to be rising steadily and consistently over time.

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