Which of the following is a more likely explanation of the Flynn effect?

a. Better nutrition
b. Practice effects of taking intelligence tests
c. Improvements in the gene pool
d. Exposure to technology


Answer: D

Rationale: This is supported by the observation that the lowest scores have not been nearly so far below average in recent decades suggests test scores are rising simply because people now have more experience taking tests.

Psychology

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a. introspection b. psychology c. behaviorism d. functionalism

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After damage in and around the ventromedial hypothalamus, animals are more likely to ____

a. overeat and gain weight b. refuse food and lose weight c. produce low levels of the hormone CCK d. be slow in their digestion

Psychology

Most people are more energetic, alert, and in a better mood at

a. the high point of their circadian rhythms. b. the median point of their circadian rhythms. c. the low point of their circadian rhythms. d. varying points within their circadian rhythms depending on the season.

Psychology

In 2012, several states allowed same-sex marriage, including:

A. California B. Florida C. Connecticut D. Maine

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