alleryWhat is the Flynn effect?
ARising average IQ over decades
BFalling IQ as people age
CIQ gaps between siblings
DHigher IQ in first-borns
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Rising average IQ over decades
1. Recall the fact: Test scores rose substantially over the 20th century.
2. The option "Rising average IQ over decades" matches it.
3. Why the others fail: The other options describe unrelated findings.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Flynn effect" (CC BY-SA, rev 1375564293), section "Lead section"_
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