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 presume. presumed. ; presuming. transitive verb. 1 : to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare. 2 : to expect or assume especially with confidence. 3 : to suppose to be true without proof presumed innocent until proved guilty.