
The Nature of Tears, Part 3
Stuff To Blow Your Mind
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Is Tearful Crying a Sign of Helplessness?
Tears are strongly, strongly linked with helplessness as a condition. They could elicit assistance and social support or ralize aggression. Studies tend to find that adults often report that the kinds of situations in which they are most likely to cry are ones where they feel helpless Or feel a lack of control over their actions.
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