The Wilson family is having a big reunion and four generations of Wilsons are expected to attend. Applying the Flynn effect to this family, we would expect that
the first generation of Wilsons would score the highest on a standard IQ test.
the fourth generation of Wilsons would score the highest on a standard IQ
test.
the second and third generations of Wilsons would score similarly on a
standard IQ test.
all four generations would score similarly on a standard IQ test.
Question 2Which of the following statements about the Flynn effect is true?
It validates the comparison of the IQs of older and younger people.
It necessitates the renorming of IQ tests every 15 years or so.
It is probably caused by genetic differences in intelligence.
It indicates that adults lose some intellectual power as they age.
Question 3The Flynn effect refers to the
rise in an individual's IQ over the years.
decrease in an individual's IQ over the years.
rise in average IQ over the generations.
decrease in average IQ over the generations.
Question 4A problem with cross-sectional research is that
cohort differences can make it difficult to differentiate between developmental
change and cohort differences.
retesting leads older subjects to do better.
the most intelligent people are most likely to drop out of the study.
the results tend not to be worth the large investment.
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