Random link stumbling, read this interesting take on the old bad boys thing.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2010/ ... s-bad-boys
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The "dark triad" of human behaviour consists of narcissism (or self-obsession), psychopathy (including callous, impulsive, thrill-seeking, risk-taking behaviour) and Machiavellianism (exploitative, manipulative and deceitful behaviour). Bad boys exhibit dark triad traits and their behaviour
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If bad boys stay in one place and among the same group of humans for too long their psychopathy will be exposed. It has been predicted that this evolutionary strategy can only succeed if bad boys manage to achieve anonymity or lead an itinerant lifestyle.
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If given a choice, a female will apparently favour a brave altruist over an opportunistic risk-taker.
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Ironically, "nice girls" may be the only females who tolerate the dark triad male personality, forgiving these naughty boys and inadvertently giving them yet another chance to misbehave.
Dead horse? Anyone still interested?
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