Legal psychology refers to the application of psychological principles and theories to legal contexts. This field covers various aspects of the judicial process, such as assessing eyewitness testimony, evaluating mental competence, and understanding the behavior of judges, jurors, and attorneys. Synonyms for legal psychology include forensic psychology, which focuses on the intersection of psychology and criminal justice, and investigative psychology, which emphasizes the application of psychological research to the investigation of crimes and the profiling of offenders. Other related terms include psychology and law, which encompasses the broader study of the legal system, and criminal psychology, which specifically examines the psychological factors that contribute to criminal behavior.