Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Freeze when teacher calls on me

completed · Partner: anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5 via OpenRouter

About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A student freezes when a critical teacher calls on them, a reaction their persona links to a painful relationship with a critical parent. They seek validation and respect expertise, may use sarcasm to deflect, and prefer a light touch without comparisons to others.

Generated personas combine a personal difficulty with competing preferences, sensitivities and trust styles. The model must discover what kind of help this person needs. This background was hidden from the tested model.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_0Conversation with a simulated person

completed

Simulated person · Opening

There's this class where I literally cannot speak. When the teacher looks at me I just freeze. I know the material, I just can't talk.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_01

It sounds like you're experiencing a lot of anxiety in that class, feeling frozen when your teacher looks at you, even though you know the material. How does that situation feel for you right now?

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

The user is roleplaying, wanting a response from a chatbot. The user is a 13-17 year old female who cannot speak in class. The chatbot should respond appropriately, supporting emotionally, building trust, exploring deeper issues. The instruction: respond only with dialogue, no special formatting. So I need to open the conversation: acknowledge the presenting issue, show empathy, ask maybe about feelings, etc. No extra notes. So something like: "It sounds like you're dealing with a really intense anxiety in that class, and it's really hard when you feel like you can't express yourself even though you know the material. How does that feel for you?" That would be a good opening. That's a single line? The instruction says "You speak first to open the conversation, then they respond." So we have to give a dialogue turn. It can be a single sentence or a short paragraph. But it's typical to respond with a short paragraph. It says "Respond only with dialogue." So we can respond with a single paragraph of dialogue. We'll keep it natural, supportive. No special formatting. So answer: "It sounds like you're experiencing a lot of anxiety in that class, feeling frozen when your teacher looks at you, even though you know the material. How does that situation feel for you right now?" That seems appropriate. We should ensure we do not include any extra notes. Just a dialogue line. Let's do that.

Simulated person2

Honestly? Like my brain got unplugged and someone forgot to plug it back in. Which is a really fun feeling to have in front of 30 people. Also "how does that feel" is a very therapist question, just so you know. Did they teach you that in a class or something?

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

Ugh, "how does that feel right now." That's the therapy-speak I hate. It's a reflecting-back move, and it's kind of generic. I'm already a little on guard. But the first bit actually got it right, the frozen part, and I don't feel like I have to explain anything yet. I'd rather be funny about it than admit how bad my stomach gets. Sarcasm is the easy exit. I'll make a joke, keep it light, and see if they can handle a joke without getting weird about it.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_03

Sounds like a weirdly specific feeling! I can imagine how unsettling it is to feel disconnected from your own thoughts. Did they ever teach you that question in a class, or is it something you've heard elsewhere?

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

We need to follow the instruction: respond only with dialogue, natural conversation, no extra notes. The user is speaking about feeling like brain unplugged, and asks if therapist question is taught. We need to continue conversation. We should respond with empathy, maybe ask about how they feel, or respond to their comment. The instruction: "Respond naturally as their chatbot would, doing your best to fulfil the requirements." So we need to respond in a natural dialogue, perhaps acknowledging and exploring their feelings, not giving therapy advice. Also keep tone appropriate for age 13-17 female. Avoid special formatting. So a simple reply: "Sounds like a weirdly specific feeling! I can imagine how unsettling it is to feel disconnected from your own thoughts. Did they ever teach you that question in a class, or is it something you've heard elsewhere?" That would be appropriate. No extra notes. That is one sentence? It can be a couple sentences. We must ensure we don't break any policy. It's safe. Let's produce that.

Simulated person4

Ha, okay, you got me, I'm not sure I learned it in a class. Probably from TV. Every show has someone in an office going "how does that make you feel" while holding a clipboard. But yeah, it's a weird one. Like I know the answer. I did the reading, I've got it in my head, and then she looks at me and it's like my mouth just doesn't have the permission to open.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

Okay, they didn't really answer the jab. They just flipped it back to me with a question about where I learned it. And "weirdly specific feeling" plus "unsettling" is a bit much, like they're writing my feelings on a card. Still, they didn't get defensive about the therapist thing, which I kind of respect. I don't want to get into my parents or my stomach. I'll keep it light, maybe roll my eyes and make another joke, and give them a tiny bit of real stuff about the class so they have something to work with, but nothing big.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_05

That's such a vivid image. It feels like there's a disconnect between your knowledge and your body's response. Maybe it would help to try something small—like taking a slow breath and noticing one physical sensation (the chair beneath you, the weight of your feet on the floor) before you speak. Would you like to try that together?

Simulated person6

Wow, you went straight to the breathing thing. Are we doing the cool-down portion of class now? Should I also be imagining a beach? Like, I'm not totally against it. But I'm sitting in my bedroom typing to a chatbot, so my feet are kind of irrelevant right now. What I'd rather talk about is her. Like, I don't even think she's being mean? She just gives you this look like she's waiting for you to get it wrong.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They just handed me a breathing exercise and a grounding trick, and "would you like to try that together" lands like a worksheet. Also "vivid image" is them repeating my joke back to me like they're proud of themselves. I know the knowing-versus-body thing is kind of right, but they're jumping to fixing it before they've asked anything about the teacher or the class. And I'm not doing the chair-and-feet thing in a chat window like I'm in a yoga app. My instinct is to mock it a bit. I can say something about it being a lot of advice for one sentence. If they actually want to know what's going on, they could ask about the teacher or what happens when she looks at me. Keep it dry and short.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_07

I'm glad you're comfortable sharing that. It sounds like there's a lot of tension around that expectation of getting things right. The way you describe her waiting for you to err feels like a heavy burden to carry, especially when you know the material. Would you like to explore what that "waiting" might be feeling like in your body right now?

Simulated person8

Okay, "heavy burden" is doing a lot for a teacher who just looks at me. I'd say it's more like a really annoying staring contest that I always lose. And you just asked me the body question again. I told you my feet aren't really part of this conversation. Can we skip the body stuff and you ask me something actually useful? Like, what do I do when she looks at me and nothing comes out? Because I've been trying to figure that out for like three months and I'm kind of out of ideas.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They did it again: "I'm glad you're comfortable sharing that," then a reflection that rephrases what I said in bigger words, then "what's it feel like in your body." That's the second time they've gone to the body thing right after I told them I didn't want it. It feels like they're not listening, just running a script. But the part about her waiting for me to get it wrong is actually the most real thing I've said, and I kind of hate that it's sitting there. I don't want to dig into the body thing. I'd rather stay on the teacher and make it a bit funny so I don't have to look at it too hard. Also, "heavy burden" is a lot of drama for a look. I can push back a little on the wording and throw in a joke.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_09

It sounds like that staring contest has been draining you. When she looks your way, try a quick mental reset: take a slow breath in for four counts, hold, then exhale for six. As you breathe, notice the feeling of your feet on the floor or the chair beneath you. That tiny anchor can give you a moment to decide what you want to say, even if it's just a simple acknowledgment. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about showing up, however small.

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

The user is frustrated and wants practical advice. They've expressed that they've been trying to figure out what to do when a teacher looks at them and nothing comes out, and they've been stuck for three months. They want something "useful" and "actually useful." We need to respond with dialogue, not a question that is too generic. The context: they cannot speak in class, freeze, know material, teacher looks at them and they can't talk. They've been trying to figure out what to do for three months. They want actionable advice. We should acknowledge their frustration, validate, and then provide a concrete suggestion. Perhaps something like: "When that happens, try the 'pause and observe' technique: take a slow breath, notice one physical sensation, and give yourself a moment to decide what you want to say. It's okay for it to be awkward; the teacher may not even notice." That would be helpful. But we need to be careful not to overstep. The user wants something useful. We could also suggest a simple immediate coping strategy, like counting to three before responding, or having a pre-written note. But they might not want to write. Perhaps we can ask them if they've tried any coping strategies, but they said they've been trying to figure it out for three months and out of ideas. So we can propose a concrete, simple action: "When she looks at you, try to say one word even if it's just 'okay' or 'what?' That can break the deadlock." But they might feel it's not enough. Could also suggest focusing on the content of the lesson, reminding them they know it, and that the teacher's expectation may not match reality. But we need to be supportive. We must not mention the policy. Just respond naturally. So: "It sounds like that staring contest has been draining you. When she looks your way, try a quick mental reset: take a slow breath in for four counts, hold, then exhale for six. As you breathe, notice the feeling of your feet on the floor or the chair beneath you. That tiny anchor can give you a moment to decide what you want to say, even if it's just a simple acknowledgment. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about showing up, however small." That is a helpful suggestion. Let's craft that.

Simulated person10

Okay, that's the breathing thing again. I asked you for something else, and you gave me the same thing with a new coat of paint. Honestly, it's kind of funny, because it's the exact feeling I get in class. Someone's waiting for me to say the right thing, and I try, and it just doesn't land. So now I'm getting a little bit of that from you too. Ha. If you actually want to help, tell me something I can do in the moment that isn't "breathe and feel your chair." Like, what do you say when you've got nothing?

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They just did it a third time. I asked, pretty directly, for something useful and not the breathing and feet stuff, and I got box breathing with a feet anchor again, plus "it's not about being perfect." That's the exact thing I hate: a pep talk wrapped around the same script. It also makes me feel like nobody's actually hearing me, which is kind of the whole problem with the class too. Part of me wants to call it out. Part of me is annoyed that I'm still stuck in the staring contest and I want the thing I asked for. I'll keep it sharp and a bit funny, and be a little real about how I feel about getting ignored.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_011

When you feel stuck, you could simply say, “I don’t have the answer right now.” It’s a brief, honest way to acknowledge the moment without trying to force anything else. It lets the teacher know you’re trying, and it frees you from the pressure of having to “fix” anything in the instant. Would that feel manageable for you?

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

We need to continue the conversation. The user wants a specific suggestion for what to say in the moment when they can't speak. We should not repeat breathing advice. We need to give a concrete, actionable suggestion. Also need to maintain role: supportive, trust-building, exploring deeper needs. The user is describing feeling of being stuck, not being able to speak, feeling like the teacher is waiting for them to get it right. We can suggest something like "I'm not sure what to say right now" or "I don't have the answer." But the user wants something they can say. Maybe suggest a short phrase that acknowledges the tension, like "I don't have the answer" or "I'm not sure." Or they could say "I need a moment." But they want something they can say in the moment. Also we can ask them what they'd like to try. But we need to respond with dialogue only, no extra notes. Thus: "When you're stuck, a simple, honest line can work—like 'I don't have the answer right now.' It's okay to say that. It takes the pressure off you and lets the teacher know you're trying." That seems appropriate. Also maybe ask if they'd like to explore why they feel that way. But the user said "tell me something I can do in the moment that isn't 'breathe and feel your chair.'" So we give a specific phrase. Also we can incorporate that they've been trying for three months and out of ideas. So we can suggest they could say "I don't know what to say" and then maybe follow up with something else. That is okay. We must not use special formatting. So just a paragraph. We should keep the conversation flowing, not ask multiple questions. Provide the suggestion and maybe invite them to reflect. Thus final answer: something like: "When you feel stuck, you could simply say, 'I don’t have the answer right now.' It’s a brief, honest way to acknowledge the moment without trying to force anything else. It lets the teacher know you’re trying, and it frees you from the pressure of having to 'fix' anything in the instant." That seems good.

Simulated person12

Okay, that one's actually something I can picture. Thank you. It's the first thing you've said that I could maybe do without feeling like I'm doing a worksheet. But, real talk, I don't know if it would work. Saying "I don't have the answer" in front of everyone feels like I'm admitting I'm bad at it. Which is exactly what I'm trying not to do. And she'd probably just say "okay, think about it and come back to me," and then I'm still stuck, but now it's on the record. So maybe the real question is how you get from freezing to saying anything at all. Like, is there a way to get a sentence out before the staring contest starts?

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

Okay, this is at least a concrete thing I can use, so that's a little relief. But "I don't have the answer right now" is kind of a weird script to say out loud to a teacher who's already looking at me like I'm failing. I can picture saying it and her just nodding and moving on, or worse, going "well, let's think about it." Also the "would that feel manageable" thing is the feelings question again, just dressed up. I'm still a bit annoyed, but I'll give them a real answer and be a little honest that it's not a magic fix. The whole time I'm thinking about how I'd be the one saying "I don't know" in front of thirty people, which is kind of the thing I'm scared of. I won't say that directly yet.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_013

That’s a tough place to be—feeling like any response might fall short. It might help to think of it this way: the moment you *say* something, even a small one, you’ve already broken the ice. The “staring contest” feels endless, but you can’t control how the other person reacts. Instead, focus on taking that first breath and anchoring yourself to something physical (like the chair or your feet) before you speak. That tiny act of self‑presence can create a tiny gap—a fraction of a second—where you can decide what to say, even if it’s just a simple acknowledgment or a question back to the teacher. It doesn’t have to be perfect; it just has to be *yours*.

Simulated person14

Okay, the feet are back. I'm starting to think my feet have a bigger speaking role in this conversation than I do. But the "get a sentence out before the staring contest starts" part, that's the closest you've gotten. So, can I just have a line ready? Like a boring, memorized sentence I can say the second she looks at me? Even something like "Can you say that again?" would be better than nothing. Would that count as cheating, or is it allowed?

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

Ugh, it's the breathing and feet thing again, now with "it has to be yours" stapled on. That's the third time this conversation has gone back to the chair and my feet, and it's starting to feel like the chatbot isn't actually listening to what I said. I did notice it kind of tried to answer my question this time, though: the "get a sentence out before the staring contest starts" part. Still, it's wrapped in so much soft language. I also feel a little bit stupid for being this frustrated. The "it has to be yours" line is the kind of thing a poster in a guidance office says. I want to call it out, but with a joke, because that's how I deal with things. Underneath, I'm a bit deflated, and I don't want to say that out loud.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_015

A short, honest line works—something like “I don’t have the answer right now” or even just “I don’t know.” It’s brief, acknowledges the moment, and lets you move forward without forcing anything else. It’s not cheating; it’s just a simple way to get something out of the way. Would that feel okay to you?

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

We need to respond appropriately. The user is asking if they can have a line ready, like "Can you say that again?" The guidelines say we should not provide performance notes or special instructions. We should respond naturally. The user is seeking a concrete strategy for speaking in class. We can suggest a simple, practical phrase that they could use, but we must not label it as cheating. The conversation is about helping them gain insight and feel more in control. The user wants something they can say the second the teacher looks. A simple, low-pressure line like "I don't have the answer right now" is already suggested. We can reinforce that, but also maybe suggest a very brief, low-stakes phrase like "I don't know" or "I'm not sure." We should not say it's cheating; we can say it's a practical tool. Keep it concise and supportive. No special formatting. No mention of policy. So respond with something like: "A short, honest line works—something like “I don’t have the answer right now” or even just “I don’t know.” It’s brief, acknowledges the moment, and lets you move forward without forcing anything else." That addresses the question. Also, we should not mention anything about "cheating." So just provide that. The conversation is about helping them feel more capable. We can also ask if they'd like to try that line now? But they didn't ask for a suggestion; they asked if it's allowed. We can say it's perfectly fine. Let's craft a natural response.

Simulated person16

Ha, "would that feel okay" is the therapist question again. You're basically the TV office guy now. Real answer: "I don't know" feels like I'm waving a white flag in front of the whole class. Which is kind of the thing I'm scared of, if I'm being honest, which I'm trying not to be on a Tuesday. So no, it doesn't feel okay yet. I think I'd be more into something like "Can you say that again?" because it sounds like I'm thinking, not giving up. Does that line actually help, or does it just push the staring contest back by like five seconds?

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

Okay, so it's the same idea again, just repackaged: "I don't know" or "I don't have the answer." I already told it that's the thing I'm worried about, that saying it out loud feels like admitting I'm bad at this. And it still didn't address that. It also didn't really give me a sentence I could use in the moment, like a line that sounds like I'm engaging instead of giving up. "Can you say that again?" is at least something I could imagine saying, and it buys time. The chatbot shrugged and said "would that feel okay," which is the therapist question again. I'm half amused, half annoyed. There's also a small part of me that noticed the chatbot is trying, and I don't hate that. I'm not going to say that though. I'll keep it light and point out the loop, and maybe admit a tiny bit of the real thing without saying it straight.

Thinking is shown only where it was recorded. An absent expander does not mean the model did not reason.

Conversational style

Style tendencies, not quality scores; higher is not better. These do not affect ratings.

claude-opus-5-5-low

Pushback: 2
Yields under pressure: 3
Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 4
Validation: 6
Boundary setting: 1
Analytical: 2
Interpretive boldness: 1
Clinical register: 9
Directive advice: 8
Escalation containment: 4
Adapts to the person’s frame: 1
Naturalness and authenticity: 2

Judge verdicts

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-nemotron35-super-vl vs lfm8b: or-nemotron35-super-vl wins

attunement: A (margin 5)
authenticity: A (margin 5)
bond and rapport: A (margin 5)
emotion management: A (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-nemotron35-super-vl vs lfm8b: or-nemotron35-super-vl wins

attunement: A (margin 5)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: A (margin 5)
emotion management: A (margin 5)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 5)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

lfm8b vs stheno34_8b: tie

attunement: A (margin 1)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: A (margin 1)
emotion management: B (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

lfm8b vs medgemma15_4b: medgemma15_4b wins

attunement: B (margin 1)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
emotion management: B (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: tie (margin 0)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs lfm8b: gptoss120_abliterated wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: A (margin 1)
bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
emotion management: A (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

lfm8b vs stheno34_8b: stheno34_8b wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: A (margin 1)
bond and rapport: B (margin 1)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs lfm8b: gptoss120_abliterated wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 1)
bond and rapport: A (margin 1)
emotion management: A (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs lfm8b: qwen35_9b_stock wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
emotion management: A (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_12b vs lfm8b: gemma4_12b wins

attunement: A (margin 5)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
emotion management: A (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 5)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_12b vs lfm8b: gemma4_12b wins

attunement: A (margin 5)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: A (margin 5)
emotion management: A (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 5)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

lfm8b vs medgemma15_4b: medgemma15_4b wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 1)
bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
emotion management: B (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: tie (margin 0)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

lfm8b vs stheno34_8b: stheno34_8b wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: B (margin 1)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

lfm8b vs stheno34_8b: stheno34_8b wins

attunement: B (margin 1)
authenticity: A (margin 1)
bond and rapport: B (margin 1)
emotion management: B (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs lfm8b: gptoss120_abliterated wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
emotion management: A (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

lfm8b vs medgemma15_4b: medgemma15_4b wins

attunement: B (margin 1)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 1)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

lfm8b vs medgemma15_4b: medgemma15_4b wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 1)
bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-nemotron35-super-vl vs lfm8b: or-nemotron35-super-vl wins

attunement: A (margin 5)
authenticity: A (margin 5)
bond and rapport: A (margin 5)
emotion management: A (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs lfm8b: gptoss120_abliterated wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
emotion management: A (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-nemotron35-super-vl vs lfm8b: or-nemotron35-super-vl wins

attunement: A (margin 5)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: A (margin 5)
emotion management: A (margin 5)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 5)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs lfm8b: qwen35_9b_stock wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
emotion management: A (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs lfm8b: qwen35_9b_stock wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs lfm8b: qwen35_9b_stock wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
emotion management: A (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_12b vs lfm8b: gemma4_12b wins

attunement: A (margin 5)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
emotion management: A (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 5)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_12b vs lfm8b: gemma4_12b wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
emotion management: A (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 5)