The _________Refers to the Research Finding That IQ Scores Increased

question 37

Multiple Choice

The _________refers to the research finding that IQ scores increased some 18 points in the United States between the years of 1947 and 2002. ​

• A) Matthew effect
• B) Flynn effect
• C) Cohort effect
• D) Streisand effect

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in high-level functions such as sensory perception, reasoning, and voluntary muscle activity.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response.

Cerebellum

A portion of the brain involved in coordinating movement and balance, located beneath the cerebral hemispheres.

Complex Action Planning

A cognitive process involving the formulation, sequencing, and implementation of difficult, multistep actions aimed at achieving a specific goal.