A potential problem for the interpretation of IQ scores is the observation that IQ scores in general are rising across generations. The phenomenon is known as the

a. IQ effect.
b. Flynn effect.
c. regression to the mean effect.
d. "We're Getting Smarter" effect.


Answer: b.

Psychology

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