Which of the following is NOT an ongoing controversy in the field of intelligence research?
A) whether intelligence is a single, global ability or a cluster of different abilities
B) whether intelligence is a formal concept or a natural concept
C) whether IQ and other intelligence tests are adequate measures of "intelligence"
D) the degree to which intelligence is influenced by genetics versus environmental factors

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The dichotomy between formal and natural concepts is not a controversy specifically related to intelligence research. Rather, it pertains to the larger field of philosophy of science. A formal concept is defined by its properties and is treated as an abstract entity, while a natural concept is based on similarities between objects or events in the world. The other choices are ongoing controversies in the field of intelligence research.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Ongoing Controversy in the Field