• Contagious Yawns: Why We Yawn When Others Do

  • Sep 28 2024
  • Length: 10 mins
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Contagious Yawns: Why We Yawn When Others Do

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  • Why do we yawn when someone else does? In this episode of Mind Theory, we dive into the curious phenomenon of contagious yawning and the science behind it. Is it empathy? Mirror neurons? Or something more primal? We’ll explore the fascinating research into why yawns spread socially, what it reveals about our brain wiring, and how it might have helped early humans synchronize their behavior. Tune in to uncover why your brain can’t resist a good yawn!

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    contagious yawning, mirror neurons, social empathy, brain science, yawning behavior, evolutionary psychology, group behavior, neuroscience, mind theory, empathy in animals, yawning studies, synchronized behavior, human connection, yawns and the brain, psychology podcast, neural pathways
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