Why do we yawn when others yawn?
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Answer: Mirror neurons fire automatically
Mirror neurons fire automatically ✓ — Correct! Our brains have mirror neurons that activate when we see others' actions. Seeing a yawn triggers an automatic response. This may have evolved for social bonding. Even thinking about yawning can trigger one!
Yawns spread through air — Wrong. Nothing physical spreads through air. It's a neurological response to seeing yawns.
We're equally tired — Wrong. You can catch a yawn even when well-rested. It's an empathetic brain response, not tiredness.
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