Why psychopaths are less susceptible to contagious yawning

Why psychopaths are less susceptible to contagious yawning

Yawning is contagious, not just among humans but also animals. Contagious yawning is thought to be linked to mirror neurons—cells in the brain that fire both when we do something and when we see someone else do it. These neurons help us mimic behaviors, and in the case of yawning, they might trigger the reflex when we see someone else yawn. — Read the rest The post Why psychopaths are less susceptible to contagious yawning appeared first on Boin…

Yawning is probably associated with fatigue, but it may have more to do with social connection. Have you also noticed that you have to yawn when you see someone else do it? Scientists have an explanation for this. Have you also ever had to yawn when you see someone else yawn in the […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .