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 _____.

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The Flynn effect is the trend observed over the last few decades where IQ scores have been increasing across generations due to improvements in education, better nutrition, and exposure to technology. Therefore, we would expect the fourth generation of Wilsons to score the highest on a standard IQ test. However, this does not mean that the first generation would score the lowest as their environment and education would have been different than their descendants.

The Wilson Family Is Having a Big Reunion and Four