The finding that average intelligence scores have increased over the past century in the United States and other industrialized countries illustrates which of the following?

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The increase in average intelligence scores is known as the Flynn effect, named after researcher James Flynn who first noted the phenomenon. This increase is not due to an increase in raw intelligence, but rather improvements in education, nutrition, and other environmental factors.

The Finding That Average Intelligence Scores Have Increased Over the Past