The Flynn Effect in Neuropsychological Assessment.
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| Title: | The Flynn Effect in Neuropsychological Assessment. |
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| Authors: | Dickinson, MercedesD. (AUTHOR), Hiscock, Merrill (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Applied Neuropsychology. 2011, Vol. 18 Issue 2, p136-142. 7p. 2 Charts, 3 Graphs. |
| Subjects: | Neuropsychology research, Neuropsychological tests, Neurologic examination, Clinical psychology, Nervous system |
| Abstract: | The Flynn effect refers to the rise in IQ throughout the 20th century. This study examined whether the Flynn effect has also elevated performance on neuropsychological tests. A search of published norms revealed five tests with appropriate normative data available for comparison. These tests were the Trail-Making Test (TMT), Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT), Boston Naming Test, Finger Tapping, and Grooved Pegboard. Results indicated a strong Flynn effect for Parts A and B of the TMT and a probable Flynn effect for the oral SDMT. No Flynn effect was evident for the other tests. Implications for clinical assessment are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The Flynn effect refers to the rise in IQ throughout the 20th century. This study examined whether the Flynn effect has also elevated performance on neuropsychological tests. A search of published norms revealed five tests with appropriate normative data available for comparison. These tests were the Trail-Making Test (TMT), Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT), Boston Naming Test, Finger Tapping, and Grooved Pegboard. Results indicated a strong Flynn effect for Parts A and B of the TMT and a probable Flynn effect for the oral SDMT. No Flynn effect was evident for the other tests. Implications for clinical assessment are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 09084282 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09084282.2010.547785 |
