👉 Preconceiving is a concept in psychology, philosophy, and medicine that refers to the idea of having some thoughts or beliefs about something before they actually happen. It's often used in discussions about predicting outcomes or understanding mental states. In the context of preconceived notions (also known as preconceptions), this means thinking about something beforehand without considering its reality. For example, someone might have a preconception that they're going to succeed in an exam, even though they haven't actually done