Why do we cry? With Lauren Bylsma, PhD

Speaking of Psychology
23/04/2025 26 min Episodio 329
Why do we cry? With Lauren Bylsma, PhD

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Pain, sadness, joy, awe – under the right circumstances, any of these emotions can bring on tears. Lauren Bylsma, PhD, talks about why crying evolved, the psychological and social purposes of tears, why some people cry more easily than others, and whether having a good cry can make you feel better when you’re sad.
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