Question

there is controversy that behaviors are controlled mainly by genes or by the environment. the controversy is often referred to as the debate.

Explanation:

The debate about whether behavior is controlled mainly by genes (nature) or the environment (nurture) is known as the nature - nurture debate. This is a key concept in the subfield of Psychology (under Social Science) as it relates to the study of what influences human behavior and development.

Answer:

nature - nurture