Flynn effect

English

Etymology

Named after American-born New Zealand moral philosopher and intelligence researcher Jim Flynn (1934–2020), who did much to document it and promote awareness of its implications.

Noun

Flynn effect (plural Flynn effects)

  1. The continuous worldwide increase in average scores on intelligence tests.
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