Dickens and Flynn (2001) Emphasized the Importance of Small but Persistent

question 17

Multiple Choice

Dickens and Flynn (2001) emphasized the importance of small but persistent alternations in the environment that could influence IQ socres, which of the following is an example of the environmental changes mentioned?

• A) Cognitive complexity of most jobs have increased over time.
• B) Technologies in the home have increased.
• C) Average family size has decreased allowing parents to focus more attention on each child.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Developing Countries

Nations with a lower level of economic development, characterized by lower income, less industrialization, and often rapid population growth.

Infant Mortality

The death of children under the age of one year, measured by the infant mortality rate, which is the number of such deaths per 1,000 live births.

Demographic Data

Statistical data pertaining to the characteristics of a population, including age, race, gender, income, migration patterns, and population size.