HDF 304 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Robert Trivers, Mattress, Musical Chairs
9 Oct 2017
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The answer to this question is not straightforward. Research does suggest that although a lot of people are not monogamous, the majority of people do remain faithful to their partners. Monogamy the practice of having a single mate during a period of time. Monogamy seems to be a dying trend in modern american society. In many surveys, around 30% of men and women in committed long-term relationships report that they have cheated on their partners at least once. Between 2% and 10% of males are being cuckolded. Cuckolded men unknowingly raising children they believe to be their own genetic offspring but are not. Infidelity is the most frequently cited reason for divorce across cultures. Conclusion: some people are destined to be monogamous, if not by their choice but by the choices of others. According to ancient greek philosophers, the world would descend into chaos without love. More than90% of everyone in the world will marry at least once.
