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Why do we yawn when others yawn?
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Expert Answer
Contagious yawning may relate to empathy and social bonding—we're more likely to 'catch' yawns from people we care about. It may also help synchronize group behavior. Interestingly, people with empathy-related conditions yawn less contagiously.
Key Insight
Contagious yawning may relate to empathy and social bonding—we're more likely to 'catch' yawns from people we care about.
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