The worldwide increase in intelligence test scores that has occurred over a short period of time has been called the ________ effect.
A) Binet
B) Goleman
C) Flynn
D) Wechsler

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The Flynn effect refers to the observed increase in average intelligence test scores across generations over a short period of time, named after James Flynn who first described the phenomenon. A) Binet, B) Goleman, and D) Wechsler are all individuals who have contributed to the development of intelligence tests, but they are not associated with the observed increase in scores over time.

The Worldwide Increase in Intelligence Test Scores That Has Occurred