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Why are people attracted to 'bad boys' or 'bad girls'?
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Expert Answer
Multiple factors: evolutionary psychology (confidence signals status; risk-taking may signal genetic fitness), excitement and novelty, desire to 'fix' someone, rebellion against conventional expectations, and the confidence that often accompanies disregard for social norms. It's not universal but is common.
Key Insight
Multiple factors: evolutionary psychology (confidence signals status; risk-taking may signal genetic fitness), excitement and novelty, desire to 'fix' someone, rebellion against conventional expectations, and the confidence that often accompanies disregard for social norms.
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