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 deduce: to determine by reasoning or deduction; specifically, philosophy : to infer from a general principle â deduce in a sentence to determine by reasoning or deduction; specifically, philosophy : to infer from a general principle; to trace the course ofâ¦