Psych Scenarios
Scenario #1 in each tab appears below as a static example with collapsible rationale and a multiple-choice or prioritization question.
Scenarios #2–#10 for each category are rendered as drag-and-drop matching:
- Left column: each scenario #2–#10 is a dropzone labeled “(Drop correct diagnosis here).”
- Right column: possible diagnoses as draggable items. Drag a diagnosis onto a scenario to see if correct.
Scenarios #2–#10
Possible Diagnoses (Drag onto scenario)
Over the last six months, Angela has been plagued by persistent worries about her job performance, parents’ health, and finances. Difficulty sleeping, restlessness, and muscle tension are noted.
Possible Diagnoses: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Adjustment Disorder, Somatic Symptom Disorder.
Rationale: The chronic, multi-domain worry supports a diagnosis of GAD.
Which condition best explains Angela’s presentation?
Scenarios #2–#10
Possible Diagnoses (Drag onto scenario)
Olivia’s hands are raw from frequent, compulsive handwashing due to an overwhelming fear of contamination.
Possible Diagnoses: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Rationale: Insight into her excessive behavior + contamination fears = classic OCD.
Which condition best explains Olivia’s presentation?
Scenarios #2–#10
Possible Diagnoses (Drag onto scenario)
Six months after surviving a building fire, Elena suffers from nightmares, avoidance of fire cues, and hypervigilance.
Possible Diagnoses: PTSD.
Rationale: Re-experiencing, avoidance, hyperarousal => PTSD.
Which condition best explains Elena’s symptoms?
Scenarios #2–#10
Possible Diagnoses (Drag onto scenario)
Roberta frequently visits the ED with chest pain and palpitations, but all workups are normal.
Possible Diagnoses: Somatic Symptom Disorder.
Rationale: Physical symptoms with negative workups => somatic focus.
Which condition best explains Roberta’s presentation?
Scenarios #2–#10
Possible Diagnoses (Drag onto scenario)
Iris is found wandering with no memory of her identity.
Possible Diagnoses: DID, Dissociative Amnesia, Depersonalization/Derealization, Fugue.
Rationale: Sudden identity loss + wandering => a dissociative phenomenon.
Which condition best explains Iris's presentation?
Scenarios #2–#10
Possible Diagnoses (Drag onto scenario)
Jonah displays a manic episode with grandiose spending, minimal sleep, and rapid speech following a depressive episode.
Possible Diagnoses: Bipolar I, Bipolar II, Cyclothymia, MDD.
Rationale: A full manic episode => Bipolar I.
Which condition best explains Jonah's presentation?
Scenarios #2–#10
Possible Diagnoses (Drag onto scenario)
Camila experiences overwhelming guilt, loss of interest, difficulty getting out of bed, and weight loss.
Possible Diagnoses: MDD, Persistent Depressive Disorder, Adjustment, Bipolar.
Rationale: Pervasive depressed mood & associated symptoms => MDD.
Which condition best explains Camila's presentation?
Scenarios #2–#10
Possible Diagnoses (Drag onto scenario)
Jennifer tracks every calorie & exercises excessively, insists she is “fat” despite underweight.
Possible Diagnoses: Anorexia Nervosa (Restricting type), Bulimia, BED.
Rationale: Fear of weight gain w/ restrictive eating => Anorexia (Restricting).
Which condition best explains Jennifer's presentation?
Scenarios #2–#10
Possible Diagnoses (Drag onto scenario)
Carson’s teacher reports he can’t stay seated, wanders the classroom, interrupts peers.
Possible Diagnoses: ADHD – Hyperactive/Impulsive, Inattentive, or Combined.
Rationale: Hyperactivity & impulsivity => ADHD – Hyperactive/Impulsive.
Which condition best explains Carson’s behavior?
Scenarios #2–#10
Possible Diagnoses (Drag onto scenario)
Dina’s relationships are turbulent. One moment she adores her partner, the next accuses them of betrayal with self-harm threats if abandoned. Prioritize the following diagnoses (most likely at the top):
Possible Diagnoses: Borderline, Histrionic, Dependent, Narcissistic PD.
Rationale: Fear of abandonment & unstable relationships => Borderline highest.
Drag to order the diagnoses (most likely at the top):
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Histrionic Personality Disorder
- Dependent Personality Disorder
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder