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Speaking of Psychology — Why do we cry? With Lauren Bylsma, PhD
Scout ratingSCOUT· 32%26m·2025-04-23·Science

Why do we cry? With Lauren Bylsma, PhD

Speaking of Psychology · 329

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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