The 15-point IQ gains that have occurred in Westernized nations in the last 30 years reflect the influence of all of the following EXCEPT
A)genetics.
B)improved education.
C)improved nutrition.
D)living in a technologically complex society.

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The question asks for the factor that does NOT contribute to the 15-point IQ gains in Westernized nations over the last 30 years. Genetics is a stable factor and has not changed significantly in the last 30 years, unlike improved education, improved nutrition, and living in a technologically complex society which have all contributed to the IQ gains.

The 15-Point IQ Gains That Have Occurred in Westernized Nations