In praise of Sandra Scarr
Given the impressive level of her empirical accomplishments, it should not be surprising that her theoretical accomplishments are also worth remembering.
Do non-g gains from the Flynn effect matter? Yes and no
Nobody questions the existence of the Flynn effect, which is the tendency for average IQ scores in a population to increase over time. The effect has been found in every country where data exist (Flynn, 1987), and the phenomenon has now been studied for over 30 years.
