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
Define preconceived notion. preconceived notion synonyms, preconceived notion pronunciation, preconceived notion translation, English dictionary definition of preconceived notion. Noun 1. preconceived notion - an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence; he did not even try to confirm his preconceptions parti pris,...