Social psychology in the context of the law primarily aims to comprehend how social factors, such as group dynamics, attitudes, and biases, influence legal outcomes and decision-making.

Confirmation bias, a cognitive bias, influences eyewitness testimony by leading individuals to interpret and recall information in a manner that confirms their initial beliefs or expectations.

Groupthink refers to the phenomenon where individuals in a group suppress their own opinions or doubts to conform to the perceived consensus of the group.

Miranda rights are a set of legal protections that ensure individuals are informed of their rights before being questioned by law enforcement, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.

Self-serving bias is a cognitive bias that leads individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors (e.g., skills, abilities) and their failures to external factors (e.g., bad luck, unfair circumstances).

Milgram's obedience experiment demonstrated that individuals are more likely to obey an authority figure, even when it involves inflicting harm on others, highlighting the power of social influence and authority.

Illusory superiority is a cognitive bias that leads individuals to overestimate their own abilities, skills, and moral qualities compared to others.

The exclusionary rule is a legal principle that prohibits the use of evidence obtained through illegal or unconstitutional means in criminal trials.

Groupthink is a phenomenon where individuals in a group suppress their own opinions or doubts to conform to the perceived consensus of the group.

Deindividuation is a psychological state where individuals lose their sense of self and personal responsibility when they become part of a group, leading to increased risky or unethical behavior.

Fundamental attribution error is a cognitive bias that leads individuals to attribute the behavior of others to internal factors (e.g., personality traits, intentions) while attributing their own behavior to external factors (e.g., circumstances, situations).

Double jeopardy is a legal principle that prohibits an individual from being tried twice for the same offense.

Pluralistic ignorance is a phenomenon where individuals mistakenly believe that others do not share their concerns or opinions, leading them to suppress their own views or actions.

Habeas corpus is a legal principle that allows individuals to challenge the legality of their detention or imprisonment, ensuring that they are not being held unlawfully.