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GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

MEASUREMENT OF INTELLIGENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Peter is doing a research paper on intelligence and notices that IQ scores have significantly increased over the years. This is called (the) ____
A
Flynn effect.
B
reliability.
C
content validity.
D
normal curve.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Flynn effect refers to a secular increase in population intelligence quotient (IQ) observed throughout the 20th century (1–4). The changes were rapid, with measured intelligence typically increasing around three IQ points per decade.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is d) The observation that the mean standardized IQ score has risen since 1932. The Flynn Effect demonstrates that the average of the IQ scores will change as varying generations have different thresholds for what intelligence is necessary.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Flynn Effect is the phenomenon in which there is a marked increase in intelligence test score averages over time.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Flynn effect is the trend that there is an increase in intelligence testing scores over time. The average intelligence score in the 1940s is lower than the average intelligence score in 2019.

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