IQs of Americans have gone up about ________ point(s) every three years in recent decades
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Answer: A
Rationale: After reviewing many studies that were reported between 1932 and 2007, James Flynn has estimated that the averages increase about 1 point every 3 years.
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