The Flynn Effect
The Flynn effect reveals a puzzling increase in IQ scores over the decades, suggesting a cohort effect rather than individual changes. Advances in nutrition and healthcare are believed to play a significant role in this phenomenon, while the debate continues on the genetic influences on intelligence. Notably, if contemporary IQ scores were compared to norms from 1940, individuals would appear much smarter today.In this clip
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