Why Do People Yawn When They’re Bored?

Sometimes, when you're really bored, your brain sends a signal that makes you yawn. It's like your body is saying, 'I need more energy!' Yawning also helps people feel more awake and alert, which is why it can be contagious, if someone around you yawns, you might start yawning too!

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When you're sitting in class and no one is talking, you yawn to try to stay awake.
You see your friend yawn during lunch, and suddenly you feel like yawning too!
During a long car ride, your little brother starts yawning, and soon everyone is doing it.

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Categories: Psychology · yawning,boredom,contagious behavior