One Reason the Flynn Effect Is Difficult to Explain Is

question 44

Multiple Choice

One reason the Flynn effect is difficult to explain is because

• A) it has been so widespread we cannot compare where it occurs to where it has not.
• B) the data have been so inconsistent, it is hard to find any patterns in the data.
• C) it has only been documented in non-English speaking countries, and there have been difficulties in translation.
• D) the effect no longer occurs, and the historical data do not explain why the effect used to take place.

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