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 pre-. 1a (1) : earlier than : prior to : before Precambrian prehistoric (2) : preparatory or prerequisite to premedicalb : in advance : beforehand precancel prepay. 2 : in front of : anterior to preaxial premolar. preadmission. preadult. preagricultural. preanesthetic.