What is the Flynn effect and what is its cause?
What will be an ideal response?
The Flynn effect refers to the rise in median IQ in Western countries over the past century. It is caused by environmental changes, such as improved medical care, lower rates of infectious diseases, smaller families, more years of education starting in preschool, more exposure to information via various forms of media
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