Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychopaths may not yawn along with you
(HealthDay)—People with psychopathic traits are less likely to catch "contagious yawning" than those with higher levels of empathy, a new study suggests.
Sep 8, 2015
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News tagged with yawning
Psychology & Psychiatry
People with psychopathic traits are less likely to 'catch' a yawn than empathetic folks
People with psychopathic characteristics are less likely to be affected by "contagious yawning" than those who are empathetic, according to a Baylor University psychology study.
Aug 20, 2015
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Medical research
Fetuses yawn in the womb, according to new research
The 4D scans of 15 healthy fetuses, by Durham and Lancaster Universities, also suggest that yawning is a developmental process which could potentially give doctors another index of a fetus' health.
Nov 21, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Those who stay together yawn together
You're more likely to respond to a yawn with another yawn when it comes from family member or a friend than from a stranger, says a study published Dec. 7 in the online journal PLoS ONE.
Dec 7, 2011
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