Miranda warning

a warning given in the United States by police officers to suspects during an arrest to make them aware of their rights against self-incrimination. Suspects must be told they have the right to remain silent and the right to have an attorney present during questioning; an attorney will be provided if suspects cannot afford one. They must also be informed that anything they say can be used as evidence against them in court. It is named for the defendant in Miranda v. Arizona, a case that was ultimately decided in 1966 by the U.S. Supreme Court. Also called Miranda rights.

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Psychology term of the day

January 15th 2025

overcontrolled

adj. denoting behavior that is inhibited and constrained, often driven by shyness or fear of rejection. The word is typically used to describe the behavior of children thought to be at risk for depression, but it may also refer to similar behavior in adults.