The "Flynn effect" refers to
A)the finding that IQ scores are positively correlated with nutrition.
B)the finding that IQ scores have steadily increased over time.
C)the finding that IQ scores have steadily decreased over time.
D)the finding that IQ scores are negatively correlated with education levels.

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The Flynn effect refers to the finding that IQ scores have steadily increased over time. This phenomenon was named after psychologist James R. Flynn who first noticed the trend in IQ scores across generations.

The "Flynn Effect" Refers to