Over the Last 50 Years or So, What Have Psychologists

question 109

Multiple Choice

Over the last 50 years or so, what have psychologists had to do in order to make sure the mean score on an IQ test remains at 100?

• A) make the test easier
• B) make the test harder
• C) use more verbal items and fewer performance items
• D) use more performance items and fewer verbal items

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