What term refers to the research finding that IQ scores increased some 18 points in the United States between the years of 1947 and 2002?
A) The Flynn effect
B) The Matthew effect
C) The Cohort effect
D) The Streisand effect

Question

What term refers to the research finding that IQ scores increased some 18 points in the United States between the years of 1947 and 2002?
A) The Flynn effect
B) The Matthew effect
C) The Cohort effect
D) The Streisand effect

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Flynn effect refers to the observed rise in average IQ scores over time, across many parts of the world, which was first noticed and thoroughly researched by James R. Flynn.

What Term Refers to the Research Finding That IQ Scores Increased