Yawning and it being contagious

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Yawning is often considered contagious, and this phenomenon may be linked to social and psychological factors. The discussion highlights curiosity about the reasons behind contagious yawning, suggesting it could be a mental or social response rather than purely physiological. A provided link offers an explanation, indicating that yawning might be connected to empathy and social bonding among individuals. The inquiry reflects a common interest in understanding the underlying mechanisms of this behavior in social settings.
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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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