the flynn effect Flashcards
1
Q
skills that have changed/ trending over time
A
vocabulary - up information - different needs comprehension - complexity picture completion - more visual coding - faster processing similarities - more abstract less concrete
2
Q
why is factor analysis of intelligence not as valid over time
A
doesn’t account for social change / different needs at a particular point in time
3
Q
what are the 5 theories for the change in intelligence over time?
A
exposure to technology
test taking behaviour (multiple choice)
nutrition (lower SOE)
life history speed (life span is longer now)
social multipliers (more skills = snowballing)
4
Q
what does flynn suggest?
A
may need new definition of IQ
may need new measurements of IQ
5
Q
what is the eigen value
A
the % that factor captures of the total set
6
Q
what is used to test eigen value?
A
kaiser test
7
Q
what is the rule for the eigen value
A
use if greater than .1
8
Q
what is the scree test?
A
the elbow/ drop off graph
