The increase in the average IQ of nations over the past few decades, known as the Flynn effect,
a. appears to be an artifact of measurement with inappropriate tests of intelligence.
b. seems to be a result of environmental factors such as better nutrition and better access to education.
c. has become larger in developed Western countries and has reverse in underdeveloped countries.
d. is the result of a complex combination of genetic factors.
B
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A. consummate B. romantic C. intimate D. companionate
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a. ?the ability to form mental representations of objects that are no longer present b. ?the incorporation of new learning into an existing schema, without the need to revise the schema c. ?the ability to understand that changing the form or appearance of an object does not change its quantity d. ?The incorporation of new learning into an existing schema that requires revision of the schema
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A) study over the week prior to the lecture. B) take practice tests the night before the lecture. C) experience less mind wandering during the lecture. D) practice visual imagery and mnemonics during the lecture.
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A. umami B. bitter C. sour D. salty