Yawning and it being contagious

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Yawning is a contagious behavior observed in humans and some animals, primarily linked to social and neurological factors. The phenomenon is thought to be associated with empathy and social bonding, as evidenced by studies indicating that individuals are more likely to yawn in response to others yawning. The discussion references external resources that provide deeper insights into the underlying mechanisms of contagious yawning.

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This may not be the spot but I figured after I put it somewhere it would be moved to where it needs to be.

I have question about yawning and it being contagious (sp?)Why are they contagious? Is it a mental thing? Someone at work asked me and I thought I would come here and ask the experts!

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This link explains it quite well:

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another interesting link...
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a2_309.html
 

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