Psychological reasons for yawning
- Yawning may serve a social function as yawning is contagious in humans.
- Catching yawns may communicate fatigue or help people synchronize waking and sleeping patterns.
- Contagious yawning may help group members become more alert to defend against attackers or predators.
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