To Shed A Tear: The Science Behind Why We Cry

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Heard On The Morning Show
A man adjusts his face mask as he walks past a mural of a crying woman
A man adjusts his face mask as he walks past a mural of a crying woman in Rome’s Trullo neighborhood. Alessandra Tarantino/AP Photo

At some point in our lives, we all cry. But the reasons why we cry, when we cry and how often we cry can vary greatly. We talk with a psychologist who studies emotional regulation to explain the science behind the differences in how we shed tears.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Steven Potter Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Lauren Bylsma Guest

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