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
Trends of 'precept'. Translations for 'precept'. British English: precept NOUN. 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 people are born equal.