Why is yawning contagious?!


Question:

Why is yawning contagious?

It really seems to be true that if you watch someone yawn, within moments, you will yawn as well. Any thoughts?


Answers:

what i have heard is that when you see someone yawn it triggers your brain to feel like it needs more oxygen so you yawn as well




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