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Jealousy can prompt vigilance behaviors, from increased surveillance to dangerous actions, including stalking or even violence. Statistically, approximately 28-30% of married individuals in the U.S. experience intimate partner violence, underscoring the darker side of these evolved emotional responses.
The Dark Triad: Traits That Influence Mating and Violence
Within sex differences, individual personality traits play a critical role. The Dark Triad comprises:
Narcissism: Excessive self-love and inflated self-view.
Machiavellianism: Manipulativeness and strategic exploitation of others.
Psychopathy: Lack of empathy and antisocial behaviors.