Because of a Phenomenon Known as the Flynn Effect, Psychologists

question 103

Multiple Choice

Because of a phenomenon known as the Flynn effect, psychologists must periodically revise IQ tests and their scoring standards. If they did not revise them

• A) the mean IQ score would rise by about 6 points every 10 years.
• B) the mean IQ score would decrease by about 6 points every 10 years.
• C) the difference in scores between males and females would steadily increase.
• D) psychologists administering the test would become bored and their scoring accuracy would decrease.

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