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Use the passage from "Why are yawns contagious? We asked a scientist." to answer the question. Drag each excerpt from the passage to indicate whether it is a claim (effect) or a "Why are yawns contagious? We reason (cause). asked a scientist" (1 point) by Teresa Carey Claim (effect) Why are yawns contagious? Reason (cause) What is known is that the behavior is contagious. The likelihood of yawning increases six fold, according to one study, after seeing someone else yawn. As for yawn contagion, Giordano said it may be related to a phenomenon called social mirroring, where organisms imitate the actions of others. Other behaviors fall into this category, such as scratching, leg crossing and laughing. "a phenomenon of social mirroring, where organisms imitate the actions of others" Giordano said this behavior could be linked to mirror neurons in the brain. #: ''yawn contagion'' :: "seeing someone else yawn" :: ''The likelihood of yawning increases sixfold'' @ NewsHour Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Sure! Based on the information you've provided, here's how we can categorize the excerpts from the passage:

Claim (effect):

  • "What is known is that the behavior is contagious."
  • "The likelihood of yawning increases six fold, according to one study, after seeing someone else yawn."
  • "Giordano said this behavior could be linked to mirror neurons in the brain."

Why are yawns contagious? Reason (cause):

  • "As for yawn contagion, Giordano said it may be related to a phenomenon called social mirroring, where organisms imitate the actions of others."
  • "Other behaviors fall into this category, such as scratching, leg crossing and laughing."
  • "a phenomenon of social mirroring, where organisms imitate the actions of others."
  • "seeing someone else yawn."

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