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Why do we cry? With Lauren Bylsma, PhD
Episode 329
Published 1 year, 4 months ago
Description
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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