Yet another may become a daredevil. People may be impressed with his courage, but also feel he's foolish and unbalanced. Thus, the behavior once again fails to achieve its intended but misguided objective of gaining respect. Thus, the flawed behavior assures that the person will remain isolated, and not fulfill the need for intimacy. It's like a bird repeatedly flying into a window, over and over.
People can be like that, too.
This is partly due to a lack of perspective, but also because these behaviors and traits become habits. They become an ingrained part of us. The same impulse that led us to try this flawed coping strategy initially, prompts us to do it again and again. Until it's just a part of who we are. And often times, when we don't meet with success with this strategy, we will try harder.