law and psychology

Abuse is an action that intentionally causes harm or injures another person. This can refer to physical abuse, psychological abuse, mental abuse, or child abuse (see below). 

Abuse is also to misuse something—e.g., abuse of process. 

Abuse excuse is defined as a self-defense claim which is usually used in criminal cases, stating that a defendant is incapable of distinguishing between right and wrong or controlling their impulses because of being subjected to prolonged abu

A bias is to exhibit a pre-existing inclination or prejudice for or against someone or something. 

Confirmation bias refers to the tendency to seek out and give undue credibility to information that supports a desired conclusion. Due to confirmation bias, a party may unduly discredit contradictory information to the desired conclusion, or incorrectly believe it to reinforce a minority viewpoint at best. Confirmation bias is similar to the concept of biased assimilation. 

Criminal insanity refers to a mental illness or disease that makes it impossible for a defendant to know they were committing a crime or to understand that their actions are wrong. A defendant found to be criminally insane can assert an insanity defense.

"Diminished capacity," as opposed to "not guilty by reason of insanity."

The Durham test refers to a criminal law test used in some jurisdictions to evaluate whether a defendant is entitled to an insanity defense. The Durham test takes its name from the case Durham v. United States.

Forecasting refers to predicting future trends of business operations, socio-organizational behavior, economic markets, and policy-making. Forecasting aids business managers in strategizing for sales, adjusting resources, and other future scenarios.

Grooming is a manipulation tactic utilized to build a trusting relationship with a vulnerable person in order to manufacture a position of power or control to exploit and abuse that person. Grooming is most commonly associated with sexual abuse towards minors, but at-risk adults, such as the elderly, people with severe mental illness, and those with developmental disabilities can be victims as well. Grooming is often subtle and can be difficult to detect.

Harm is a legal concept that describes a loss, damage, or injury to another. Harm includes any negative effect or hindrance of legal rights, property, physical health, mental health, and more. Harm can be tangible or intangible.