Fertilization is the fusion of two gametes As psychology and science see it, mating is the entire repertoire of behaviors that animals—including humans—engage in the pursuit of finding a partner for intimacy or reproduction The answer is a complex one While basic biological drives are innate, successful mating involves learned social and emotional skills At its core lies the intersection of biology and culture. In mating, there are two types of selection (intersexual, intrasexual) and three mating systems (monogamous, polygynous, polyandrous).
There are many ideas about human mating systems, varying from culture to culture While some cultures hold the ideal that monogamy is the best mating system for humans, others strictly believe in polygyny, while others yet practice polyandry or promiscuity within their culture.
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