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Psychology

Middle Ground

Explore new social science exhibits at San Francisco’s Civic Center.

Middle Ground: Reconsidering Ourselves and Others

Pull up a chair and dive into Middle Ground.

The Power of a (Bogus) Uniform

When do people follow directions or comply with a request, and when do they not? Which factors influence their decision? We did an experiment on the San Francisco waterfront to find out.

Unpacking Identity: A Conversation Exploring Self in Society | Self, Made

Go behind the scenes of Self, Made with its curators and advisors.

Pulling Together

Working together, do you pull your weight?

Unseen Stories

There's what people see—and then there's the unseen story.

Human Phenomena Explainer Station

Explainers do social interaction demonstrations.

Emotion Tracer

This exhibit displays physiological arousal, a key part of your emotional state.

Freeloader

Your dilemma: Play for yourself—or for the group?

Startle Response

Watch surprise spread across your face.

Career Criminal

Do you trust your partner in crime?

Time to Think

As a task becomes more complex, it requires more mental effort—and that takes time.

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