Everytime i see someone yawn, i yawn. And everytime i yawn, someone else yawns.
this happens in person and even on the fone.
if anything the yawn has to be psycologically triggered. i know its not a cold or virus lol
but can the statement 'yawns are contagious' be backed scientifically?
2007-07-17 17:21:13 · 9 answers · asked by Chris 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
i even yawned typing this question.. lol
2007-07-17 17:23:13 · update #1
yes
2007-07-17 17:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by rome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, indeed, yawns are extremely contagious, and I know of no other bodily function that produces such a reaction. It could be psychological or it could be the power of suggestion. Then again, most people are more fatigued than they realize, especially those who keep late hours. One yawn by a person in a group, can cause a chain reaction of yawns. I don't know of any scientific theories to back it up, but it happens all the time, every time.
2007-07-17 17:33:06 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one really has scienfitic explanation of the purpose or the trigger of a yawn. Some people say that it is the brain trying to take in a large amount of oxygen to refresh fatigued brain cells. Others say it is a stress reliever, or something that just happens when nervous.
2007-07-17 17:31:43 · answer #3 · answered by AznMzkn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I yawned reading the question, but I do believe the good ol' myhtbusters did a show on this. So do some searchin
2007-07-17 17:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by Kyle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that's funny. this question made me want to yawn. i dont know what it is about seeing people yawn that makes me have to yawn. its weird.
2007-07-17 17:24:35 · answer #5 · answered by ThrockGrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heck yeah yawns are contagious...maybe they should do a study
2007-07-17 17:35:02 · answer #6 · answered by LIVIN LIFE TO THE FULLEST! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes yawns are contagious...its a subconscious reaction!!
2007-07-17 17:34:57 · answer #7 · answered by Heather P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For some reason- they ARE. & I believe it's been proven in a # of studies... But what the psycological basis for it is- I don't know...
2007-07-17 17:31:40 · answer #8 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say so.
2007-07-17 17:29:25 · answer #9 · answered by LiangMoi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋