Table 4.

Comparing Quantitative and Qualitative Responses to “Debby”

MaSP Item	M, SD	Qualitative Response Theme
SP appeared authentic.	1.3, 0.6	Authentic portrayal of meth, loss of children, emotions/behaviors;
SP could be a real patient.	1.4, 0.8	Unusual for couple to start using together; Level of drug use seemed high;
SP was clearly role playing.*	1.8, 1.0	Patient seemed to understate her intelligence; Authentic portrayal of meth, loss of children, emotions/behaviors;
SP appeared to withhold information unnecessarily.*	2.1, 0.8	n/a
SP stayed in his/her role the entire time.	1.4, 0.5	Authentic portrayal of meth, loss of children, emotions/behaviors;
SP simulated physical complaints unrealistically*	1.8, 0.8	n/a
SP’s appearance fit the role	1.5, 0.7	n/a
SP answered questions in a natural manner.	1.8, 1.1	Authentic portrayal of meth, loss of children, emotions/behaviors;
SP simulated psychological complaints realistically.	2.0, 0.9	Authentic portrayal of meth, loss of children, emotions/behaviors;

5-point, Likert scale with 1 = “Strongly Agree, 5 = “Strongly Disagree”

^*Reverse coded to conform to other items.