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Old 11-May-2008, 11:52 AM
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How do you square that with things like the Flynn Effect?
The Flynn Effect involves the rise of mean IQ scores over time, said rise varying among different populations.

I believe the Flynn Effect is prima facia evidence that current IQ tests aren't perfect, and that from a small to a medium percentage they measure learned knowledge.

I believe that the Johnson O'Conner tests do a better job of measuring various innate abilities.
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