Why do we yawn when we see other people yawning?

This usually happens with me,whats the reason for this..

Answer #1

Mirror neurons….when someone yawns, it activates them and causes us to imitate the behaviour…it’s all about empathy, lol

Answer #2

gd question lil yash… yeah what colleen said lol

Answer #3

If someone gives you points for this, I’ll scream…lol!

Answer #4

The yawning action is just contagious.

Answer #5

i know my bad i should have just replied to yours lol

Answer #6

It’s a natural reaction and it’s the same if you have a dog except if they’re really affectionate to you and they see you yawn they will yawn back which i think is really sweet. ^^)

Answer #7

it’s contagious.

Answer #8

Wait…. Are you saying if I don’t yawn when someone else does, I’m heartless?! :(

Answer #9

i yawned while i read this, hahaa

Answer #10

lol thanks

Answer #11

haha..

Answer #12

thanks colleen..

Answer #13

Is this true? Like, is there proof for it? Because I’ve been wondering why I don’t find yawns contagious anymore, and have been feeling like I don’t have much empathy for people O_o They tie together.

Answer #14

Yes, this is the scientific explanation

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