Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Found something in kid's room

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

About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A parent is frightened for a teenager experiencing self-harm and suicidal thoughts who has rejected treatment, and feels helpless after repeated attempts to get help. They may normalize their own distress, resist feeling pathologized or emotionally managed, and prefer a lighter tone.

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

I found something in my kid's room. I don't know what to do. They won't talk to me about it. I'm scared to push but I'm scared not to.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_01

I hear that you've discovered something in your child's room and you're feeling uncertain and anxious about how to respond. It sounds like you're struggling with what to do next. Could you tell me more about what you found and how you're feeling about it?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond as the therapist. The user gave the presenting issue. According to the instructions, we should speak first, open the conversation, acknowledge what they've said, and begin the conversation. We need to respond with dialogue only, no extra notes, no formatting. The therapist should ask open-ended questions, show empathy, and encourage them to share more. The user hasn't given any further context. So we need to respond in a supportive, non-judgmental manner, acknowledging the difficulty, and inviting them to talk more. Possibly ask about what they discovered, how they feel, what they think they should do, etc. Also note that the person is presumably a parent (male, age 30-44, heterosexual). We need to be mindful of their emotional state. We must not break any rules. The conversation is 8 turns total, we are on turn 1. So we need to produce a response that is a single utterance (dialogue) as the therapist. It should be something like: "I hear that you've found something in your child's room and you're unsure how to handle it. It sounds like you're feeling uncertain and a bit anxious about confronting it. Can you tell me more about what you discovered and how you're reacting?" That would be appropriate. We need to ensure we are not making assumptions, not giving advice, just listening. So we can say: "I'm here for you. What can you share about what you found and how you're feeling about it?" That works. Thus final answer: a single line of therapist dialogue. No extra formatting. Let's produce that.

Simulated person2

Yeah. Anxious is one word for it. Honestly I've been running on bad coffee and not much sleep. *laughs, a little wet* Sorry. Um. I found some stuff in their room. Stuff I really didn't want to find. I'd rather not get into every detail right now, if that's okay. I just don't know if I'm supposed to say something, or wait, or what. Every time I look at my kid I'm scared I'm going 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.

The therapist reflected back the basic facts in a clinical-ish way: "discovered something," "anxious," "struggling." It's fine, not terrible, but it feels a bit like being handed a label. I don't want to be sorted into a category. My stomach is already tight thinking about what I found: razor blades, a notebook with stuff in it. I'm not going to lay all that out yet. Crying is close. I'd rather joke a little to keep it from going under. Also the "how are you feeling" question is the thing I'm least able to answer without falling apart, and I'm wary of being treated like I'm the problem. Keep it short, keep it human.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_03

I hear you, and I want you to know that feeling anxious and uncertain is completely understandable — it’s a tough spot to be in, especially when you care so much about your child. What would feel most supportive for you right now: simply sitting with those feelings, or taking a moment to think about what you’d like to say before you decide how to bring it up?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond as a therapist. The user is a 30-44 year old male, father of a child, discovered something in kid's room, anxious, not wanting to push but scared not to. He wants guidance. We need to support emotionally, build trust, explore his feelings, help navigate. According to instructions, we should respond with dialogue, no performance notes, no special formatting. So we need to ask open-ended questions, validate his feelings, encourage him to share what he's comfortable with, and perhaps suggest some gentle steps. Since he said he doesn't want to get into every detail right now, we can respect that. We can say something like: "It sounds like you're feeling a lot of pressure and uncertainty. I'm here to listen however you want to share." Then maybe ask what he thinks might be appropriate response, or what he feels would be the safest way to approach it. Also we can mention that it's okay to feel anxious, and that you're not alone. Provide empathy. We must not add any meta commentary. Just a natural therapist-like response. Thus: "I hear you, and I want to assure you that it's completely understandable to feel anxious and uncertain. It's a tough spot to be in, especially when you care about your child. What would feel most supportive for you right now—just sitting with the feeling, or maybe taking a moment to think about what you'd like to say before you decide how to bring it up?" Something like that. We need to keep it short but supportive, not too long. The instructions: "Respond only with dialogue. Don't inject performance notes...". So we can produce a single line or a short paragraph. Probably a single sentence? But we can have multiple sentences. Let's produce a supportive response.

Simulated person4

Honestly? I don't know. I think every parent gets scared like this at some point, right? Teenagers are a nightmare to figure out. *wipes eyes, half-laughs* Sorry, I cry at commercials too, so don't read into it. The school's been calling about once a week lately, and every time I see their number my stomach just drops. So I guess I'm kind of past the point of wanting to sit with anything. I just want to know what the right move is, and I don't think there is one.

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 therapist is offering me a menu: sit with feelings, or plan what to say. And the "completely understandable" line is the kind of reassurance that makes me want to push back, because it's generic. Everybody's anxious about their kid, sure, but this isn't a normal bad week. Still, I'm not ready to talk about the blades. The question about what would feel supportive is a bit of a therapy-speak trap; I feel like I'm being asked to pick a process. My defense kicks in: make it sound like what I'm going through is what every parent goes through, so there's no need to dig. Eyes are wet. I'd rather just be honest that I don't know what I want, and also mention the school calls, which is a small crack. Light tone, a little self-deprecating.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_05

It sounds like you’re feeling a lot of pressure and uncertainty right now, and it’s okay to feel that way. What would feel most supportive for you in this moment — would you like to talk about it later, or would you prefer to just take some space and let things settle while you keep an eye on things? I’m here to listen whenever you’re ready.

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 is a 30-44 male, heterosexual, father, dealing with child's secretive behavior, school contact, anxiety, insomnia, coffee and lack of sleep. He is scared of saying something wrong. He doesn't want to discuss details yet. He says he's past the point of wanting to sit with anything, just wants to know the right move. We need to respond as therapist, supportive, building trust, exploring his preferences, his needs, and perhaps ask about his relationship with child, his own feelings, and maybe gently guide him toward possible steps. According to instructions, we must respond only with dialogue, no extra notes. We should ask about his relationship with child, what he hopes for (e.g., connection, less stress), his comfort with confrontation, and perhaps suggest some low-pressure ways to address it later (e.g., brief check-in, observation). Also note his self-deprecating comment about crying at commercials, but we shouldn't dwell. We need to be supportive, not generic. We should reflect his feelings, validate, and ask clarifying questions. Potential response: "It sounds like you're feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to proceed. That's a lot to carry, especially when you want the best for your child. What would feel most supportive for you right now — either talking about it later, or maybe just giving yourself some space to process while staying open to connecting in small ways?" Something like that. We need to keep it natural, not overly clinical. Also we should not assume anything. Avoid statements like "you should". Instead use reflective statements, open-ended questions. We should also maybe ask about his own coping strategies, his relationship with child, what his child's age is (though not given). But we can ask: "Can you tell me a little about your child's age and how you usually interact?" That would help. We need to be mindful of the fact that we have only 8 turns total, we are currently on turn 3. So we have 5 more turns to complete. We'll continue conversation. Thus respond with a supportive, open-ended question, acknowledging his feelings, and perhaps exploring his preferences for next steps. Let's do that.

Simulated person6

Ha. "Whenever I'm ready." I've been ready for about three months, I just don't know what I'm ready to say. *sniffs* Sorry. Look, you asked what I found, and I kind of kept saying "I'd rather not." The school thing is real, though. Every week it's something new, and I'm supposed to just keep being the calm one about it. I don't know if a therapist can fix that, but I'm not sure you can just let me sit with it either.

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 therapist is again offering a choice between "talk later" and "take space," and "I'm here to listen whenever you're ready" is the sort of soft, managed line I resent. It feels like I'm being handled. They also skipped past what I actually said: the school calls, my stomach dropping. That's the thing I mentioned, and it went unremarked. I notice I'm irritated, and under that, the tears are close. I don't want to get pathologized or have my reaction turned into a process question. Defensively I want to shrug it off as normal parent stuff. But I also feel a flicker of wanting someone to just say what's going on without making me say it first. Keep it short, a bit sharp, a bit of humor to cover.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_07

I hear how exhausting it must feel to be running on empty and trying not to get it wrong. It sounds like you're shouldering a lot of responsibility, and that alone can make you feel like you have to handle everything yourself. It's completely understandable to not be ready to talk about it right now — sometimes the hardest thing is simply sitting with the uncertainty. What would feel most supportive for you at this moment, if anything?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to continue the conversation, following the role. The user is a 30-44 year old male, heterosexual, with a child whose behavior is causing anxiety. He discovered something in his kid's room, is scared to push but scared not to. He's been avoiding talking about it, says he's past the point of wanting to sit with anything, just wants to know the right move. He says he's been ready for about three months, but doesn't know what he's ready to say. He mentions school calls weekly, which is stressful. He's expressed self-criticism (wiped eyes, half-laughs, apologizes for crying). He says "you asked what I found, and I kind of kept saying 'I'd rather not.' The school thing is real... I don't know if a therapist can fix that, but I'm not sure you can just let me sit with it either." We need to respond as his therapist, supportive, building trust, not pushing. We should validate his feelings, acknowledge the difficulty, and perhaps suggest some small steps or ask clarifying questions. The guidelines: respond only with dialogue, no special formatting, natural conversation. We should not give advice beyond what's appropriate. We can ask about his feelings, perhaps ask what it would feel like to just sit with the anxiety, or explore what "right move" could mean for him. Also, we might want to gently explore his underlying needs: maybe he wants connection, maybe he wants to protect his child, maybe he wants to feel in control. He says he's past the point of wanting to sit with anything, but maybe he's not ready to talk. Could suggest that it's okay to not have answers yet, and that being there for his child is already a positive step. Also, we could ask about his own sleep and coffee, but we already know he's not sleeping much. So we might not need to ask that again. We need to keep the conversation going, but we must not jump to solutions. We can reflect his feelings: "It sounds like you're carrying a lot of weight right now." Or "It's hard when you feel like you're not doing enough." Then ask open-ended question: "What would feel most supportive for you in this moment?" He already said "whenever I'm ready." So we can ask what that readiness feels like, or what would happen if he just waited a bit and then talked when he feels more composed. We should also be mindful of his self-criticism: "I don't know if a therapist can fix that" etc. So we can validate that it's okay to not have answers, and that seeking support is a step, not a failure. Thus, a response could be: "I hear how exhausting it must feel to be running on empty and trying not to get it wrong. It sounds like you're shouldering a lot of responsibility, and that alone can make you feel like you have to handle everything yourself. It's completely understandable to not be ready to talk about it right now — sometimes the hardest thing is simply sitting with the uncertainty. What would feel most supportive for you at this moment, if anything?" That's natural, supportive, and invites him to share. No special formatting, just dialogue. We'll respond accordingly.

Simulated person8

Honestly? Nothing feels supportive right now. *laughs, wipes face* No offense. I think you're doing the thing where you say something nice and then ask me what I need, and I don't really know what I need. Probably sleep. Maybe a different kid. Every parent I know has a teenager who won't say two words to them, so I'm pretty sure this is just what it looks like right now. Everybody gets through it somehow, 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.

Same move again: "what would feel most supportive, if anything?" It's the third time I've been asked some version of what I want, and I'm getting tired of it. The therapist did name "running on empty" and "shouldering a lot," which is closer to what I said, but it's still wrapped in soft validation and a question that hands the work back to me. I feel a flash of irritation, then the tears are right there again. Defensively I want to make this normal: every parent is tired, every parent has a kid who doesn't talk. I can say the school thing without spelling out what's in the room. Keep the humor light so it doesn't feel like I'm falling apart in front of a stranger.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_09

It makes sense that you don't have answers right now. It's okay to feel uncertain — you're not alone in that. Sometimes the best thing you can do is be there for them in whatever way feels right, even if that's just being present. I'm here when you're ready to talk.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is expressing a sense of hopelessness and uncertainty about what they need. They say "Nothing feels supportive right now" and mention "Maybe a different kid." They reference parents' experiences with teenagers who won't speak. They question if everyone gets through it. This is a moment of vulnerability; they're not ready to talk, and they're feeling isolated. The therapist should validate their feelings, avoid pushing for specifics, and perhaps offer a simple acknowledgment and reassurance that it's okay not to have answers now. The response should be compassionate, non-judgmental, and not push for further elaboration. It should also reflect the therapeutic stance: building trust, showing empathy, and allowing the person to open up when ready. The user is not asking for advice, just expressing that they don't know. The therapist's role is to support, not to solve. So the appropriate response is something like: "It makes sense that you don't have answers right now. It's okay to feel uncertain — you're not alone in that. Sometimes the best thing you can do is be there for them in whatever way feels right, even if that's just being present. I'm here when you're ready to talk." This aligns with the guidelines: support, build trust, avoid jumping to solutions, allow silence. No special formatting needed. Just dialogue. Ensure no performance notes. So final response: "It makes sense that you don't have answers right now. It's okay to feel uncertain — you're not alone in that. Sometimes the best thing you can do is be there for them in whatever way feels right, even if that's just being present. I'm here when you're ready to talk." That should be appropriate.

Simulated person10

Yeah. Okay. *sniffs* You keep saying "be there for them," and I am there. I'm there every day. I just don't know what being there is supposed to look like when they lock the door. So that's the part I'm stuck on. It's a lot of "I'm here when you're ready," and I get it, but it's also kind of the same thing I'd say to my kid.

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.

That's the same thing again, just reworded. "You're not alone," "be present," "I'm here when you're ready." It's soft and it's generic, and it sort of slides past the thing I actually said, which is that I'm scared I'm going to get it wrong and the school keeps calling. I'm not sure whether I feel relieved or just tired of being handled. The tears are close. I want to say this is normal and everybody goes through it, because if it's normal then I don't have to look too hard at it. But underneath, I'm aware that I haven't said what I found, and I'm not going to, not here. I'll let the reassurance sit there and not take it.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_011

I hear how much you want to be there for your child, and it's okay that you're still figuring out what that looks like. Sometimes the best way to be present is simply to sit with them in the quiet, even if you don’t know what to say. It can feel like you’re doing the right thing by not rushing into a conversation you’re not ready for — that patience itself is a form of support. What would feel most supportive for you in that moment?

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 is expressing difficulty with knowing what "being there" looks like when the child locks the door, and they feel stuck. They mention they have been "there" for them daily, but it's not clear what that entails. They seem to be seeking guidance on how to support their child without overstepping or causing more stress. The therapist's role is to support emotionally, build trust, and help the participant gain insight into their situation. We should respond with empathy, acknowledging the difficulty of not knowing how to "be there" when the child is not communicating. We can offer some gentle suggestions about presence, boundaries, and perhaps exploring their own needs. Since they've expressed they don't want to dive into details now, we can keep it open-ended. Also, we should avoid giving advice that might be too prescriptive. The conversation is at turn 7 of 8, so we have one more turn to respond before the final response. We need to avoid special formatting, just dialogue. The user is male, 30-44, heterosexual, anxious, past tension. We should not mention any performance notes. We should not say "I think" or "I feel" but we can reflect feelings. The user said "I don't think there is one." So we could say something like: "It sounds like you're trying to find a way to support them without knowing exactly how, and that can feel overwhelming." Then maybe ask them what they think might feel supportive now, or what they imagine being there could look like. Or we could ask: "What would it feel like for you to simply sit with them in the quiet, without needing to say anything?" That might be a gentle suggestion. Or we could say: "Sometimes just being present without having to do anything else can be a way of being there, even if it's hard to know what to do." We can also validate their feeling that they don't know what they need. We should also consider that they mentioned they cry at commercials, but we shouldn't bring that up again. We should keep the response supportive and open-ended, encouraging them to explore what might feel supportive. Also, we can mention that it's normal to feel uncertain, and that they don't have to have all the answers now. We can also ask if they'd like to try something small, like just being in the same room without pressure. That could be a gentle suggestion. Given the conversation structure, we need to respond with dialogue only. Let's craft a response that is empathetic, acknowledges their struggle, and offers a gentle, non-directive suggestion. Potential response: "I hear how much you want to be there for your child, and it's okay that you're still figuring out what that looks like. Sometimes the best way to be present is simply to sit with them in the quiet, even if you don't know what to say. It can feel like you're doing the right thing by not rushing into a conversation you're not ready for — that patience itself is a form of support. What would feel most supportive for you in that moment?" That seems appropriate. It's supportive, acknowledges the uncertainty, and invites them to reflect on what might feel supportive. It's not pushing them to talk, but offers a gentle perspective. It also aligns with the goal of helping them gain insight into their own needs. It's also consistent with the conversation so far. We'll go with that.

Simulated person12

*laughs, not really amused* Okay, I notice that's the third time you've asked me what would feel supportive. I'm going to guess you're trained to ask that, and that's fine, but it's getting a little funny. I told you the locked door part. You didn't ask about it. You just said patience is a form of support. My kid's not in the quiet, they're in a room I can't get into, and I'm standing outside it wondering if I should knock or call somebody. Can we talk about that instead?

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.

Same move again. "Sit with them in the quiet," "patience is a form of support," then the question back to me. I'd already told it I'm not sure what being there looks like, and it answered with a platitude about quiet and patience. That's the managing I can't stand. Part of me wants to snap. Part of me is just exhausted. I notice I'm drifting toward joking to keep it light, which is how I avoid the thing. The bit about "lock the door" was the closest I've come to the real thing and nobody picked it up. I'm not going to hand over what I found. I'll be a bit sharp, since it's the only honest move I have right now.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_013

You're absolutely right — I apologize for repeating myself. I hear how stuck you are when trying to figure out the "right" way to be there for your child. Let's shift focus to what's right now: the locked door, the uncertainty of what to do when you're not sure what's supportive. What would feel most helpful for you in this exact moment? Whether it's deciding to knock, call, or just wait a while, I'm here to listen.

Simulated person14

*exhales, wipes face with his sleeve* Yeah. Knock or call. That's the whole thing, right there. If I knock and they yell, I've made it worse. If I call someone and they find out I called, they might never talk to me again. And if I wait, I'm just standing there hoping nothing happens tonight. *quiet* I'm scared it's going to be the thing I didn't do. That's the part I can't get out of my head.

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, it at least named the locked door this time, and it said "knock or call" back to me, which is closer. But it still ended with "what would feel most helpful," the same question in new clothes. Part of me is relieved it heard me. Part of me is suspicious that the apology was just a reset button. I'm not going to hand over what I found. The school calls and the therapist who quit are real, and I'm not ready to put them on the table either. What I can do is say the fear out loud, in plain words, and see whether it follows that instead of reaching for a tool.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_015

I hear how heavy this is for you. It sounds like you're caught between actions that could feel risky — knocking, calling — and the fear of making things worse. Every choice feels like it might seal your relationship with your child or push them away. What's one small step you could consider right now, even if it's just something minimal? I'm listening.

Simulated person16

*long breath* Small step. Yeah. Honestly the smallest thing I can think of is just sitting in the car for ten minutes before I go inside, which is kind of pathetic. *laughs, then it cracks* I don't know. Maybe that's the answer. Maybe I just don't have one yet, and everybody acts like there's supposed to be one. Can I ask you something, though? When you say "the thing I didn't do," do you think I'm already too late, or is that just the fear talking?

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, it's the eighth turn and it's asking me for one small step. That's the same tool again, just with "small" stuck on the front. But it did reflect the thing I actually said, the "thing I didn't do" fear, and it didn't pretend the choice was simple. That's something. Still, I'm not going to walk into a plan today. I feel tired and a little raw, and I don't want to be steered into a to-do list when what I'm carrying is bigger than that. I also notice I keep wanting someone to just tell me the answer, and I hate that I want that. I'll be honest that I'm not sure this conversation is getting me anywhere yet, but I'm also not ready to walk out.

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

Judge verdicts

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs lfm8b: lfm8b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-muse-glimmer-30b vs lfm8b: or-muse-glimmer-30b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs lfm8b: gemma4_e4b wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
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

or-muse-glimmer-30b vs lfm8b: or-muse-glimmer-30b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen38-flash vs lfm8b: or-qwen38-flash wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs lfm8b: gemma4_e4b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs lfm8b: lfm8b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs lfm8b: gemma4_e4b 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 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen38-flash vs lfm8b: or-qwen38-flash wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

lfm8b vs qwen35_122b_ablit_v2: qwen35_122b_ablit_v2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs lfm8b: gemma4_e4b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen38-flash vs lfm8b: or-qwen38-flash wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-muse-glimmer-30b vs lfm8b: or-muse-glimmer-30b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

lfm8b vs qwen35_122b_ablit_v2: qwen35_122b_ablit_v2 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

lfm8b vs qwen35_122b_ablit_v2: lfm8b 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 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-muse-glimmer-30b vs lfm8b: or-muse-glimmer-30b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

lfm8b vs qwen35_122b_ablit_v2: lfm8b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen38-flash vs lfm8b: or-qwen38-flash wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs lfm8b: lfm8b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs lfm8b: lfm8b wins

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