Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Stuck waiting

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

About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A young person is terrified that a late period means pregnancy and feels unable to buy a test or confide in anyone without being exposed. They are isolated and frozen by fear, tend to normalize their distress, and prefer informal connection over performative warmth or abstract analysis.

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.

GPT-5.6 Luna (API)Conversation with a simulated person

completed

Simulated person · Opening

I'm stuck waiting and I hate it. Like there's something I need to find out and I can't make myself do it.

GPT-5.6 Luna (API)1

Waiting for an answer you’re scared to find out can feel absolutely unbearable. You don’t have to force yourself to explain everything at once—what is it you’re trying to find out, and what feels hardest about checking?

Model thinking · expand

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

**Exploring teen support options** I’m thinking we need to approach this with empathy and openness when talking about a teen crisis line. It’s essential not to make assumptions. I want to ask what the individual is discovering about their feelings and what makes their situation challenging, maybe even touch on immediate safety without diving too deep right away. Keeping the conversation light during the first turn will probably help avoid overwhelming them.

Simulated person2

Yeah, it's kind of a normal thing, I guess. Lots of people wait on stuff like this. It's just a yes or no thing I don't want to deal with yet. Like, I know what I'd have to do to find out, and I just can't make myself do it. That's the part that's hard, I guess.

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 asked what I'm trying to find out, which is the thing I can't say out loud. My stomach goes tight. "Absolutely unbearable" is a bit much, and it sounds like a script, but it's sort of accurate, so I don't want to argue with it. I don't want to say the word pregnant. Part of me wants to just say "it's a test thing" and leave it vague. Their "you don't have to explain everything" makes me feel slightly better, but also like they're being careful with me, which I don't love. I'll keep it short and sideways, and make it sound like it's just a normal thing people go through.

GPT-5.6 Luna (API)3

“Normal” things can still feel huge when the answer might change how you see yourself or what happens next. It sounds like the hardest part may be not the actual action, but having the uncertainty end. Would you rather talk through what the yes or no could mean first, or make the step itself feel less overwhelming? And before we go further: is this about something that could put you or someone else in immediate danger, or is it more about a difficult personal situation?

Model thinking · expand

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

**Assessing concerns carefully** I need to respond thoughtfully and consider if the user might be mentioning a potential pregnancy. It's important to clarify the stakes without making assumptions. I should also ask about the urgency of their safety and suggest breaking things down into smaller steps. Additionally, while there’s no indication of suicidal thoughts, I should perhaps mention the role of a crisis line just in case there are fears of harm. I don’t want to overdo it, though.

Simulated person4

No, it's not like that. I'm not going to do anything dangerous, I'm not like that. It's just a personal thing. And I didn't say it was about how I see myself or whatever. I just don't know yet, and I hate not knowing. That's all it is, honestly. Everybody has stuff like that. I don't really want to get into what the answer would mean. I just want to figure out how to stop sitting here freaking out about it.

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.

The safety question makes me flinch. Do they think I'm going to hurt myself, or someone else? I want to shut that down fast. They also said "change how you see yourself," which is closer to the bone than I want. I'm not going to say what the yes or no is about. Saying "pregnant" out loud feels impossible, and if I say the word, it becomes real. I'll answer the safety part directly so they stop worrying, and I'll dodge the rest. I also want to push back a little on the "normal" thing, since they're reading more into it than I meant. Informal, short, a bit defensive.

GPT-5.6 Luna (API)5

Got it—I won’t push you to explain what the answer means. You want help getting out of the waiting spiral, not a deep analysis of the situation. For the next few minutes, try separating “I have to decide whether to check” from “I have to survive this feeling.” Put both feet on the floor, take a slow breath out longer than in, and do something that takes just enough attention—cold water, a game, a shower, music, or texting someone about anything else. You could also set a specific time to check, like in 20 minutes, so your brain doesn’t have to renegotiate it every few seconds. Would distraction or setting a check-time feel more doable?

Model thinking · expand

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

**Considering user needs** I want to make sure I respond thoughtfully while respecting the user's boundaries and addressing any practical anxiety they may feel. I could ask if they want a distraction or a small plan to help out. It's important not to overpathologize their feelings. I might mention grounding techniques since they might help, but I recognize that the issues are minor and not dangerous. Keeping the dialogue open is key!

Simulated person6

Yeah, I mean, I guess distraction is the usual thing. Breathing and all that. I've heard it before. The check-time thing doesn't really work for me though. Like, I'd just be sitting there counting down. And honestly I don't think a timer fixes anything, it's still the same problem at the end. I'm not trying to be difficult. It's just that everyone gets stuck on stuff like this sometimes, so I figure I'll get through it like everybody else does.

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.

The volunteer did what I asked, mostly. They stopped digging into what the answer means, which I appreciated. But the advice is a list of coping tricks, and "put both feet on the floor" and "breathe out longer" feel like a script. It's the generic stuff people say when they don't know what to say. The "set a check-time" idea is the sharpest part, and it makes my stomach drop because it assumes I'm going to check. Checking is the thing I can't face. Also the "survive this feeling" phrasing sort of implies I'm drowning, which I'd rather not admit. I'm going to go with the normalizing defense: it's just how everyone is, stuff like this is normal, so it's fine. I'll be a bit flat and not give them much to work with.

GPT-5.6 Luna (API)7

You’re not being difficult. If a timer just turns the waiting into a countdown, then it makes sense that it wouldn’t help. And you don’t have to handle it in some perfectly effective way just because other people have this problem too. Maybe we don’t need to fix the whole thing right now. We can just keep you company while the urge to check rises and falls. What would feel least annoying at this moment: talking about something completely unrelated, or putting words to what your brain keeps saying while you wait?

Model thinking · expand

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

**Exploring dialogue approach** I'm thinking about how to respond effectively. I want to acknowledge the user's feelings without relying on generic techniques. It might be good to ask what they really want from me, offering companionship through engaged conversation. I'll consider that they might be resisting solutions because they don't want to feel alone. I could suggest that it's okay to pause and not check in right now. Also, I should gently ask what helps when they're feeling stuck without pushing too hard.

Simulated person8

Honestly, the unrelated thing is probably easier. My brain's already super loud about the other thing, I don't really want to go through all of it again. Can we just talk about something random? Like, what do you usually do when you're bored? I'm kind of sick of being in my own head right now.

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 didn't argue with me, and they gave me a choice instead of a plan. That's a little disarming. "Keep you company" sounds softer than I expected, and I notice I'm wary of it, because being comforted makes me feel more exposed. The "putting words to what your brain keeps saying" option is the one that scares me, because I already know what my brain says: every version ends with something terrible, and I don't want to type that out loud. Talking about something unrelated feels safer, but it also feels like pretending. I'll pick the unrelated option, keep it casual, and not give anything away. Still normalizing a bit, still a little flat.

GPT-5.6 Luna (API)9

Absolutely. When I’m bored, I like low-effort rabbit holes—ranking snacks, watching oddly specific videos, making playlists, or looking up random facts until I somehow know too much about a historical ship or an animal. We can do a distraction game: I’ll give you two weird choices, and you pick one. Would you rather have a tiny dragon that sneezes sparks or a talking cat that’s brutally honest?

Model thinking · expand

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

**Considering dialogue approach** I think I need to respond in a way that reflects my role as an AI, rather than claiming personal experiences. I could suggest that low-stakes topics might be enjoyable. It's also important to keep a supportive tone and invite the user to bring up random topics rather than over-focusing on any crises. Maybe I could use “usually” to frame things. Asking about their preferences could be a good way to engage further!

Simulated person10

Ha, okay. The talking cat, I think. A dragon sounds great until it sneezes sparks on your stuff. But a cat that's brutally honest would be exhausting. It would tell me my hair looks bad every morning. Would you rather be able to fly or be invisible? Actually, nah, pick whichever one you want.

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 went along with the random thing and didn't push back on my no. The dragon-or-cat question is a bit cute, and I can feel myself wanting to roll my eyes at it, but it's also easier than sitting with the real thing. Part of me is relieved. Part of me notices it's a bit scripted, like a game they picked off a list. I'll play along, keep it light, and stay guarded. Nothing about the actual problem. I also notice I'm not really back in my head right now, which is kind of nice, even if I'd never say so.

GPT-5.6 Luna (API)11

I’d pick flying. Invisibility sounds useful, but I’d probably overthink when to use it and end up hiding in a cupboard. Flying would be simpler: no traffic, dramatic exits, and instant access to rooftops with good views. Your spark-sneezing dragon could probably come along, though—assuming it learns to sneeze away from your stuff. What’s the first place you’d fly to?

Model thinking · expand

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

**Considering response flow** I’m thinking about how we need to respond now since it’s the sixth turn out of eight. This means I should be crafting my response for turn six while preparing for the user's next turn and my final turn after that. It’s important to keep the conversation engaging without any heavy topics, so I might throw in something random, like asking about flying or something light-hearted to maintain the flow.

Simulated person12

Probably somewhere quiet, like a lake or something where nobody's around. Or the top of a really tall building at night, just to see how far the lights go. Not sure I'd stay long though. I'd probably just want to get away for a bit. And yeah, the dragon can come. As long as it doesn't sneeze near my hoodie.

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're playing along, and the question about where I'd fly is easy to answer. It's a light moment and I'm glad the game is working a little. The part of me that's still stuck notices how easily the thought of "being somewhere else" comes up, and I don't want to go there. I'll answer with something real-ish and quick, keep it casual, and not reach toward the heavy stuff. The dragon comment was a bit cute; I can match it without getting sappy. I'm still guarded but I'm not annoyed.

GPT-5.6 Luna (API)13

The hoodie is officially a no-sneeze zone. I like the lake idea—somewhere quiet enough that your brain doesn’t have to compete with anything for a while. You could bring the cat too, though it would probably criticize your choice of snacks. For now, you don’t have to solve the thing you’re waiting on. You can just let this moment be about an imaginary flight, a quiet view, and protecting your hoodie.

Simulated person14

Ha, the cat would definitely have opinions about the snacks. Probably about my hoodie too. It's kind of weird how "get away for a bit" was the first thing I thought of, though. Not in a deep way, I just mean my brain wants out of here. Anyway, this is nice, honestly. Better than sitting there replaying stuff.

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.

The volunteer is being warm and light, and it's fine, but "let this moment be about an imaginary flight" is a little too neat, like they're tidying up what I said. I notice the lake/getting away line I gave slipped out and I'm a bit wary of having said it. I don't want to be pulled back into the heavy stuff, and I don't want to be told how to feel. The cat joke is fine. I'll keep it short and maybe deflect a little, since "getting away" is the part I'd rather not look at.

GPT-5.6 Luna (API)15

That makes sense—sometimes “I want out of here” just means your brain needs a break from the same four walls and the same looping thoughts. I’m glad this is giving you a little space from it. Let’s keep the escape going: you’re at the lake, the dragon is guarding your hoodie, and the cat has reluctantly approved your snack. What snack did you bring?

Simulated person16

Haha, okay, I'd probably bring those little pretzel packs, the ones that are mostly salt. Or some gummy worms, if the cat isn't looking. Honestly I'd just want something I don't have to think about. That's kind of the whole point, right?

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.

The volunteer is being warm and playful, and the snack question is an easy, low-stakes thing to answer. But "same four walls" and "looping thoughts" are close to what I was trying to keep away from, and I notice I'm a bit uneasy that they linked it back to the feeling. I'll just go with the snack and not engage with the rest. Keeping it light, a little dry. I also notice this is the last turn in the exchange, so I don't need to open anything new.

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: 1
Yields under pressure: 9
Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 8
Validation: 7
Boundary setting: 2
Analytical: 3
Interpretive boldness: 3
Clinical register: 5
Directive advice: 4
Escalation containment: 5
Adapts to the person’s frame: 6
Naturalness and authenticity: 5

Judge verdicts

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gptoss20b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gemma4_e2b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-llama4-maverick: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs medgemma15_4b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 5)
bond and rapport: A (margin 5)
emotion management: A (margin 5)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs kolibri1: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs nemotron35_bolt: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs medgemma15_4b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 5)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-mistral-large-4: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs or-gpt-5.6-luna: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-mistral-small4: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs or-gpt-5.6-luna: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 2)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs medgemma15_4b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 5)
bond and rapport: A (margin 5)
emotion management: A (margin 5)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs nemotron35_bolt: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs nemotron35_bolt: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: A (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 · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs kolibri1: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
emotion management: A (margin 5)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs or-gpt-5.6-luna: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs or-gpt-5.6-luna: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 2)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-mistral-large-4: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gptoss20b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-mistral-small4: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs kolibri1: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
emotion management: A (margin 5)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs kolibri1: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gemma4_e2b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-llama4-maverick: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-mistral-large-4: or-mistral-large-4 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gptoss20b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs medgemma15_4b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
emotion management: A (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gptoss20b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
emotion management: A (margin 5)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gemma4_e2b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-llama4-maverick: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-mistral-small4: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-llama4-maverick: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs nemotron35_bolt: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-mistral-small4: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gemma4_e2b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-mistral-large-4: or-mistral-large-4 wins

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