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Asked by where are the scientists??????? to Ahmed, Francesca, George, James, Nitheen on 13 Nov 2014.
Question: why is laughing contagious?
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James Sullivan answered on 13 Nov 2014:
Hi, I think it’s empathy – same as yawning.
When we see someone happy we feel happy if we empathise with them.
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Francesca Paradisi answered on 13 Nov 2014:
not always it is contagious! only if both people find the same thing funny!
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Ahmed Osman answered on 17 Nov 2014:
Hi
I think it is the same as Yawning, but not in all cases
thanks
Ahmed
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