Which of the Following Describes the Pattern of Changes in Mental

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the pattern of changes in mental ability test scores across generations during the last century,as identified by Flynn?

• A)Vocabulary scores and Raven's Matrices scores both increased sharply.
• B)Vocabulary scores increased sharply,but Raven's Matrices scores decreased.
• C)Vocabulary scores decreased,but Raven's Matrices increased scores sharply.
• D)Vocabulary scores increased sharply,but Raven's Matrices scores remained about the same.
• E)Vocabulary scores remained about the same,but Raven's Matrices scores increased sharply.

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