Psychopathy and Emotional Responses
Psychopathy is a personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy and remorse, and a disregard for the rights of others. People with psychopathy often display shallow or absent emotions and have difficulty forming emotional attachments. Therefore, it is often assumed that psychopaths are not capable of crying or feeling emotion when watching a movie.
Emotional Responses
However, research suggests that even psychopaths can experience emotional responses to movies. In a study conducted by the University of Liverpool, psychopathic participants were asked to watch a series of films. They were then asked to self-report their emotional responses to the films. The results showed that while the majority of participants reported feeling no emotion, some did report feeling a range of emotions, including sadness, fear, and disgust.
Psychopaths and Their Ability to Cry
While it is possible for psychopaths to experience emotions, that does not necessarily mean they are able to cry when watching a movie. Psychopaths typically have difficulty expressing emotion and may not be able to cry even if they are feeling emotionally moved by a movie.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is possible for psychopaths to experience emotional responses to movies, but whether or not they are able to cry in response to these emotions is uncertain. It is likely that some psychopaths may be able to cry while watching a movie, but it is not something that can be assumed for all psychopaths.
