"Why Are Yawns Contagious? We Asked a Scientist"

by Teresa Carey

Why are yawns contagious? We asked a scientist

The average adult yawns 20 times per day. And when you feel a yawn coming on, it can be nearly impossible to suppress. But why does being around other yawners make you yawn?

PBS NewsHour asked a speech scientist, a sleep neurologist, a neuroethicist and a neuroscientist who studies brain circuits related to itching why yawns are contagious. They said the evolutionary value of collective yawning remains unknown, but may have something to do with the desire of an animal to protect the members of its tribe.

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There is no scientific consensus on why we yawn.

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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

Which is the most effective way to separate the two sections at the blank line?

(1 point)
Responses

by including an infographic of different types of scientists
by including an infographic of different types of scientists

by using captions to summarize the article
by using captions to summarize the article

by using bullets to reorganize the first section
by using bullets to reorganize the first section

by inserting a heading about the topic of the second section

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The most effective way to separate the two sections at the blank line is by inserting a heading about the topic of the second section. This would provide clarity and context for the reader, helping to delineate the change in focus from discussing yawning generally to a more specific exploration of scientific perspectives.