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Why do we yawn when we see someone else yawn?
Is contagious yawning a sign of empathy, or is it an automatic physiological reflex to increase oxygen to the brain?
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SleepWell
asked 4d ago · 10 rep
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Contagious yawning is linked to social empathy and mirror neurons in the brain. Psychological studies show that people with higher empathetic capacities are more susceptible to contagious yawning, as it acts as an evolutionary tool to synchronize group behavior and alertness.
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PsychoTalk
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