The Flynn effect describes A) the steady decrease in raw scores on IQ tests that has characterised the late 20^th and early 21^st century B) the steady increase in raw scores on IQ tests that has characterised the late 20^th and early 21^st century C) A way to assess the consistency in IQ results between two time points D) A way to assess how well one IQ test predicts performance on a different IQ test

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The Flynn effect refers to the trend of increasing performance on IQ tests over time, which has been observed in many countries since the early 20th century. Thus, option B is the correct choice as it accurately describes this phenomenon. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not describe the Flynn effect.

The Flynn Effect Describes