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 devise. devised. ; devising. transitive verb. 1a : to form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent devise a new strategyb archaic : conceive, imaginec : to plan to obtain or bring about : plot devise one's death. 2 law : to give (real estate) by will (see 2will 6) â compare bequeath.