The Flynn effect is thought to be caused by all of the following except __________.

The Flynn effect is the rise in average IQ scores across generations. It is commonly linked to factors such as reduced childhood malnutrition, broader access to schooling, and more cognitively stimulating environments, including exposure to technology and multimedia. Simply spending more money per pupil is not generally identified as a cause, so the exception is “schools spending more money per pupil.”

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