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Are yawns and hiccups pscyhosomatically contagious or are they just reflexes/impulses?

Are yawns and hiccups pscyhosomatically contagious or are they just independent reflexes? I've always been told growing up, "yawns are contagious" or "you gave your hiccups to me." Is there any truth ...
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Why is it that when I yawn, I hardly hear anything

I've confirmed this a lot of people and I've noticed I ain't the only one with this experience. When I yawn, it's hard for me to hear what anyone is saying. So my question is - Is this normal or ...