Which of the following has the strongest influence on the ability of a male white-crowned sparrow to sing at all?

A) Acoustical stimuli
B) Social interaction with any songbird
C) Visual stimuli
D) Social interaction with other white-crowned sparrows
E) Innate behaviors

Acoustical Stimuli

Sounds or auditory signals that can trigger a physiological or behavioral response in organisms.

Social Interaction

The dynamic process by which people relate to and influence each other through communication and behavioral exchanges.

Innate Behaviors

Instinctive actions or responses that organisms are born with, which do not require learning or experience.