Tinbergen generally adopted a cooperative world view in which males and females harmoniously courted, mated, and raised offspring. The primary focus of this complex process was the male's behavior. Females were portrayed as passively following the male's lead during the zigzag dance. Although he recognized conflicting drives (as evidenced by the aggressive components of the zigzag dance), Tinbergen emphasized the coordination of male and female behaviors, leading to successful reproduction. Courting and mating always seemed to take place in a predictable way.