The Flynn effect discussed in the chapter as describing changes in intelligence quotients among cohorts is an
example of:
a. Age-normative influence
b. History-normative influence
c. Nonnormative influence
d. Heritability
b
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a. differences in unique ability stemming from a specific task. b. the additive score on a broad variety of tasks. c. the shared variance underlying performance on a diverse set of tasks. d. abilities on a particular test as compared to others within the same age group.
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