Flynn effect

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:cause public health improvements
better education
improved nutrition
more stimulating environments
smaller family size
gptkbp:contrastsWith IQ stagnation
gptkbp:debatedBy gptkb:learned_society
gptkbp:describes increase in intelligence test scores over time
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1980s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Flynn effect
gptkbp:impact IQ test norming
gptkbp:measures standardized intelligence tests
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:James_R._Flynn
gptkbp:observedBy many countries
gptkbp:relatedTo IQ
cognitive abilities
gptkbp:sometimesReversed in some countries
gptkbp:studiedBy psychologists
gptkbp:trendObserved 20th century
gptkbp:trendSlowed 21st century
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jim_Flynn
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6