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
This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word pretense. pretense, pretence, pretending, simulation, feigning(noun) the act of giving a false appearance. his conformity was only pretending. pretense, pretence, feigning, dissembling(noun)