Based on your text's discussion of the Flynn effect, how does the IQ of the average 18-year-old today compare with that of her counterpart 60 years ago?
A. The IQ score of the average 18-year-old today is about 15 points lower than that of her counterpart 60 years ago.
B. The IQ score of the average 18-year-old today is about the same as that of her counterpart 60 years ago.
C. The IQ score of the average 18-year-old today is about 15 points higher than that of her counterpart 60 years ago.
D. The IQ score of the average 18-year-old today is about 30 points higher than that of her counterpart 60 years ago.
Answer: D
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A) heuristics. B) practical intelligence. C) critical thinking. D) adolescent egocentrism.
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a. reinforcement unit. b. puzzle box. c. Skinner box. d. air crib.