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
For the community in the United States, see Precept, Nebraska. A precept (from the Latin: prÃ¦cipere, to teach) is a commandment, instruction, or order intended as an authoritative rule of action.