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Describe the Flynn Effect
Since the early 20th century, raw scores on IQ tests have increased in most parts of the world.[31][32][33] When a new version of an IQ test is normed, the standard scoring is set so performance at the population median results in a score of IQ 100. The phenomenon of rising raw score performance means if test-takers are scored by a constant standard scoring rule, IQ test scores have been rising at an average rate of around three IQ points per decade. This phenomenon was named the Flynn effect in the book The Bell Curve after James R. Flynn, the author who did the most to bring this phenomenon to the attention of psychologi
IQ score levels and functioning level
MD, JD, PhD 125+
College Graduate 110-115
1-3 years of colege 105-110
Clerical/Sales Work 100-105
High school workers that are skilled workers 95-100
1-3 years of high school 90-95
Elementary school graduates 90
Elementary school dropouts 80-85
50-50 chance of reaching high school 75
What is Mental Retradation
Mental retardation (MR), general learning disability[1] or intellectual disability is a generalized disorder appearing before adulthood, characterized by significantly impaired cognitive functioning and deficits in two or more adaptive behaviors. It has historically been defined as an intelligence quotient score under 70. Once focused almost entirely on cognition, the definition now includes both a component relating to mental functioning and one relating to individuals’ functional skills in their environment. As a result, a person with a below-average intelligence quotient may not be considered mentally retarded. Syndromic mental retardation is intellectual deficits associated with other medical and behavioral signs and symptoms. Non-syndromic mental retardation refers to intellectual deficits that appear without other abnormalities.
