Let's say that you designed an intelligence test over 30 years ago and normed it to a mean of 100. However, you note that the mean today is about 130 and, consequently, you need to recalibrate. Your test is reflecting
A)low criterion validity
B)the Flynn effect
C)low construct validity
D)high reliability
E)temporal contiguity

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The increase in average intelligence test scores over time, without a change in the test itself, reflects the Flynn effect. This phenomenon, named after James R. Flynn, who extensively researched this trend, indicates that IQ scores have been increasing worldwide for the past several decades.

Let's Say That You Designed an Intelligence Test Over 30