Mod2 intro
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This document summarizes 5 days of content in a module about why people cheat. Day 1 compares the sexual attitudes of men and women, finding that men generally prefer more partners and are more approving of adultery. Day 2 examines how differences in male and female reproductive strategies can create conflict. Day 3 explores humanity's natural mating systems and their flexibility. Day 4 analyzes gender differences in rates of and reasons for adultery. Day 5 discusses how modern technology enables virtual forms of non-monogamy and their effects on relationships.
Mod2 intro
- 2. Module 2: Day 1 Do men and women really differ? Today, we compare the sexual attitudes and preferences of men to those of women. Throughout the world, men prefer more sexual partners, set lower standards for their partners, and approve of adultery and divorce more than women do. Although women may downplay their sexual desires and experiences to conform to expectations, the men and women undoubtedly differ in sexuality.
- 3. Module 2: Day 2 Sexual Conflict Why are women so much more selective than men about their sexual partners? Today, we look at the consequences of mating for the reproductive success of men and women. You will learn that men can reach far greater levels of reproductive success than women, primarily because women must invest so much more time and energy into each child. Still, children usually benefit from additional care provided by a father. This disparity creates a tug-of-war between men and women, in which each sex tries to selfishly manipulate the other.
- 4. Module 2: Day 3 Mating Systems What is our natural mating system? As with other animals, humans display remarkable flexibility in their mating system. Everything from monogamy to promiscuity and polygamy exists somewhere on earth. Today, we explore the factors that shape mating systems in modern societies to learn that people are surprisingly similar to birds.
- 5. Module 2: Day 4 Adultery Who cheats more often, men or women? And do men and women cheat for the same reasons? Today, we examine how both sexes feel about adultery, how they respond to discovering an adulterous relationship, and the factors that make them cheat. You will learn why men cheat more frequently but still care more about sexual infidelity than women do.
- 6. Module 2: Day 5 Virtual Polygamy Modern society provides safe ways for people to experience sexual gratification with many partners, either real or virtual. Today, we explore the rise of pornography, prostitution, and promiscuity in a world dominated by technology. You will learn why people use these outlets to create the illusion of polygamy and how this illusion affects relationships between partners.