Marc, an 11-year-old boy, is adept with his iPad and already knows how to program games in three different computer languages. Marc's mother, Peggy, is 41 and grew up with less technology but spent more time outside playing. How are Marc's and Peggy's IQs likely to compare, considering the Flynn effect?
A. Marc and Peggy are likely to have the same IQ because they partially share genetics.
B. Peggy is likely to have a higher IQ than Marc because she had more physical exercise.
C. Marc is likely to have a higher IQ than Peggy because he can think abstractly.
D. Marc is likely to experience steeper IQ loss than Peggy because he is more dependent on technology.
Answer: C
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