The When, Who, Why, and How of Crocodile Tears: Manipulative Crying is Associated with Specific Situations, Traits, Motivations, and Expressive Behaviors

The notion of crocodile tears suggests that crying can be used strategically to manipulate others. However, systematic evidence on manipulative crying remains limited. Here, we addressed this gap by examining the prevalence of crocodile tears, along with the contexts, motivations, individual traits,