The APA Thesaurus offers the following definition: Analysis, evaluation or prediction of disordered or abnormal behavior, symptoms, or other aspects of psychological functioning, includes assessing the appropriateness of a particular treatment and the degree or likelihood of clinical improvement.
Preconceived definition, to form a conception or opinion of beforehand, as before seeing evidence or as a result of previously held prejudice. See more. Dictionary.com
Definition of 'precept'. precept (priËsept ) A precept is a general rule that helps you to decide how you should behave in particular circumstances. ...an electoral process based on the precept that all men are born equal. ...the precepts of Buddhism.