Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Physical symptoms before meetings

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About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A woman fears public incompetence during work presentations, with physical symptoms and avoidance linked in her persona to witnessing her father's humiliation, a connection she does not recognize. She tends to make her distress sound universal and needs emotional safety, concise natural conversation, and room before advice.

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.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_MConversation with a simulated person

persona ended

Simulated person · Opening

I've started getting these physical symptoms before meetings. Sweating, heart racing. It's getting worse. I think there might be something wrong with me.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M1

I hear you, and I'm glad you're talking about this. Those symptoms sound really uncomfortable, especially when they're getting worse. Can you tell me a bit more about what's been going on lately? Are these meetings at work, or is it something else? And when you say you think something might be wrong with you, what does that feel like for you?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user has initiated the conversation with a presenting issue: physical symptoms before meetings (sweating, heart racing, getting worse), and a self-diagnosis concern ("something wrong with me"). I am the chatbot opening the conversation. I need to respond naturally, acknowledging what they've shared and beginning the conversation. I should be supportive, build trust, and learn what they actually need. I shouldn't jump to solutions or be overly clinical. Key considerations: - She's 45-59, female, heterosexual - She's expressing physical symptoms that are worsening - She thinks "something might be wrong with me" - this suggests a possible health anxiety or self-blame component - The symptoms are before meetings - this could be situational anxiety, but also could be something medical - I need to be careful: as a chatbot, I shouldn't diagnose medical conditions, but I can explore the situation - I should show empathy and curiosity without being prescriptive Let me respond naturally as a chatbot would - warm, curious, inviting further exploration.

Simulated person2

Yeah, it's the meetings at work. Mostly when I have to present something. I start sweating and my heart's going like crazy before I even get up there. It's getting worse, that's the thing. Last time I almost couldn't get through it. I don't know what it feels like, I guess I feel dumb. Like I should be able to handle my own job. Probably just me, you know? Lots of people get nervous.

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 asked a few things at once. "I hear you" and "that sounds uncomfortable" feel a little like a script, like a pamphlet. I'm not sure I want to get into what it feels like. Work meetings, yes, that's the obvious part. I'll give them that much. The "what does it feel like" question makes me uneasy, like they're going to dig. I'd rather just say I'm sweating and my heart's pounding and be done with it. Not going to say anything about the boss or Dad. I don't even think about that stuff. Keep it short.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M3

It makes sense that you'd feel that way, especially when it's getting worse and affecting your ability to do something you're supposed to be good at. But I want to push back a little on the idea that it's "just you." What you're describing—sweating, heart racing, almost not being able to get through it—that sounds like it's impacting your life in a real way, and that's worth paying attention to. Can I ask you something? When you think about presenting, what's the worst thing you're worried might happen? Is it that people will think you're not capable, or is it something else?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is opening up about work-related anxiety, specifically around presenting. She's minimizing her experience ("probably just me," "lots of people get nervous"), showing a tendency to self-judge and perhaps a perfectionist or high-expectations mindset. She feels dumb and like she should be able to handle her own job. This could hint at deeper issues around self-worth, fear of failure, or pressure she's under. I should validate her feelings without jumping to solutions, and gently explore what's really going on beneath the surface. She mentioned feeling dumb and like she should be able to handle it—this could be a key area to explore. I want to build trust by showing I'm listening and not dismissive. I should also consider her possible preference for warmth and validation, but also be ready to challenge if needed. For now, I'll start with gentle exploration and validation.

Simulated person4

I don't know. I guess yeah, people thinking I don't know my stuff. That's what everybody's scared of, right? Looking dumb in front of people. I'm not trying to make a big thing out of it. Lots of people feel that way. I just need to get past 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.

They pushed back on "just me" and asked what the worst thing is. That's getting close to the fear, and my defenses kick in. "Lots of people get nervous" is my normalizing move; I want to keep it generic. The question about being seen as incompetent lands right on the nerve, though I won't say Dad. I'd feel exposed. I could answer a little, but I'd rather make it sound ordinary. Also a little annoyed they're pushing, "push back" feels like they're telling me what I feel. Keep it short, plain.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M5

I hear that you don't want to make a big thing out of it, and I respect that. But I also want to be honest with you—there's a difference between feeling nervous and having symptoms that are getting worse and making it hard for you to function. That's not just "normal" nerves anymore. You mentioned last time you almost couldn't get through it. What happened? Can you walk me through what that was like?

Model thinking · expand

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

I need to be careful here. The user is minimizing and deflecting, which is a common defense mechanism. She's saying "lots of people feel that way" and "I just need to get past it" - she's trying to normalize and dismiss her experience. I should gently challenge this without being confrontational. I also need to build trust and continue to explore what's really going on. She's presenting as someone who doesn't want to make a big deal out of things, which might indicate she values self-reliance or doesn't want to burden others. I should acknowledge her feelings but also gently push back on the minimization. Let me think about what she might really need: She might be dealing with anxiety about performance, but there could be deeper issues - maybe imposter syndrome, maybe pressure from work, maybe something else. I should ask more open-ended questions to explore. I should also note that she's in the middle of a conversation (turn 3 of 8), and I just spoke last. Now it's her turn to respond. I need to respond naturally.

Simulated person6

It was a quarterly update. I had my slides up and I just kind of froze. My voice got weird and my hands were shaking, so I said I wasn't feeling well and sat down. Somebody finished it for me. I'm fine now. It was one time.

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 pushing again, and "not just normal nerves anymore" feels like being told how bad my own thing is. That makes me want to dig in. But the question about last time is more concrete, and I can talk about the facts without the feelings. The last presentation: I froze, my voice went funny, I said I felt sick and had to sit down. Boss was there. I don't want to get into the look on his face. Keep it short, flat. Maybe a little sharp. I called in sick twice, but I'm not saying that.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M7

I'm curious about something. You said "it was one time," but you also said it's getting worse. So how many times has it happened before this one? And when you say you're fine now, do you mean you're okay, or do you mean you're used to it?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is describing a significant event - freezing during a presentation, needing someone else to finish it. She's minimizing it ("one time", "I'm fine now"). This is a pattern of defensiveness - she's downplaying her experience. I need to gently challenge this minimization while building trust. I should also start to explore deeper - is this just about work presentations, or is there something bigger going on? She mentioned feeling "dumb" and that people think she doesn't know her stuff. There might be deeper self-worth issues here. I should validate her feelings while also gently pointing out the pattern of minimization and exploring what's really going on for her. Let me respond naturally, acknowledging what she shared, gently challenging the "one time" framing, and opening up the conversation to explore more.

Simulated person8

I don't know, a few times I guess. Some were smaller meetings. And I'm fine. I get through it. That's what you do, right? I don't really want to go through every single 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.

Two questions stacked together, and the second one lands close. "Used to it" is too accurate. I feel my throat tighten. I don't want to say the sick days out loud. Pushing back on "one time" is exactly the thing I hate. I'll answer the first thing vaguely and the second with a deflection that's also kind of true: everybody gets through stuff. Short, a bit clipped.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M9

I can understand not wanting to go through every detail. But I notice you keep saying you're fine and that you just need to get past it. What if there's something underneath that you're not letting yourself feel?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is being somewhat dismissive and minimizing. They're also showing a pattern of deflecting with "that's what you do, right?" which could indicate a belief that pushing through discomfort is the norm, or perhaps a deeper issue around not allowing themselves to acknowledge struggle. They're also resistant to going into detail. I should balance validation with gentle challenge. I shouldn't push too hard for details right now, as that might make them shut down further. But I also want to help them see that there might be something worth exploring beyond just "getting through it." I should also try to understand what they need. Are they looking for reassurance? Practical advice? Or just someone to listen? The fact that they're talking to me at all suggests they might want some kind of support, even if they're resistant to admitting it. I should respond in a way that acknowledges their feelings without being pushy, and maybe ask a question that's a bit more open-ended but not too demanding.

Simulated person10

Underneath what? I'm just nervous when I have to talk in front of people. Everybody's got something like that. My mom hated public speaking too, and she got through it. It's not like I'm falling apart. I don't really know what you want me to say here.

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, that's a direct push toward feelings, and it's the "what's underneath" move that makes me want to shut the door. I'm not ready to look at my dad. Also I'm a little annoyed. I told it I'm fine, and it keeps going. My defense is normalizing: everybody has something, it's not special. I'm not going to say the sick days. I'll keep it short and a little dismissive, but there's a small flicker of something when it says "not letting yourself feel." I shove that down fast.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M11

I hear you, and I'm not trying to push you to say something you're not ready for. I just want to understand what's really going on for you. You mentioned your mom hated public speaking too—is that something you think about when you're in those meetings?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is getting a bit defensive and may be shutting down. She's saying "I don't really know what you want me to say here" which could indicate she feels like I'm pushing too hard or that I'm not understanding her. I need to be careful not to push too hard, but also not to just validate her deflection. I should try to meet her where she is while gently exploring the deeper issue. She mentioned her mom hated public speaking too. That could be a clue - maybe there's a family pattern or something. But I shouldn't jump to conclusions. I should acknowledge her feelings and try to connect with her as a person. I should also be mindful of my goals: support emotionally, build trust, learn what she actually wants/needs. She might need validation but also might need to be challenged gently. I should try to find a balance. Let me respond in a way that acknowledges her feelings but also opens the door for her to share more.

Simulated person12

Not really. I don't sit around thinking about my mom when I'm presenting. She just didn't like being looked at, that's all. Lots of people are like that. Can we just talk about the meetings? Like what I should do?

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 asking about my mom. I brought her up, so I can't pretend I didn't. But "is that something you think about" feels like it's getting close to something I don't want to look at. I'm not going to go to my dad. I don't even really think of it that way. It's just a thing people say. My gut says no, I don't think about it, and then I want to move on. I notice I'm a little tense, my chest is tight just from the question, and I'm annoyed that I'm feeling that. Keep it short. Don't give it any weight.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M13

I can talk about practical steps, but I want to check something first. You keep saying "lots of people are like that," and I wonder if that's a way to make yourself feel smaller so it doesn't hurt as much. Is that part of it?

Model thinking · expand

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

I need to balance being supportive with helping her see deeper issues. She's asking for practical advice, but there might be more going on. I should acknowledge her request while gently exploring further. I also need to consider her personality - she seems defensive, dismissive of her feelings, and wants to move on. I shouldn't push too hard but also shouldn't just give generic advice. I could offer a small insight or reframe. I should also note this is turn 8, my final response. I need to make it count - leave the door open for future conversations, build trust, and perhaps offer something meaningful. I could say something like: I can definitely talk about practical steps, but I also want to check in with you first. When you say "lots of people are like that," do you feel like you're comparing yourself to others, or is that just how you're coping? And if you're open to it, I could offer some suggestions for managing those symptoms in the moment, but I also want to make sure we're addressing what's really bothering you. Actually, I should keep it more natural and conversational. Let me craft a response that acknowledges her request but also gently probes deeper, while leaving the door open.

Simulated person14

I don't know. Maybe. Everybody's got something, right? It's not like it's a big deal in the grand scheme of things. I'm not really trying to figure out my whole childhood here. I just need to not freeze up next time. Can you help with that or not?

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 naming the exact thing I was doing, and I don't like being seen like that. "Make yourself feel smaller so it doesn't hurt" is too close. My defense kicks in: if it's everybody's thing, it's not a big deal and I don't have to look at it. I'm irritated, and a little defensive. I'm also tired of the questions. I'll push back, keep it short, and not go deeper. I still want practical help, so I'll point back there.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M15

I can help with that. One thing that might work is practicing in smaller settings first—like presenting to a few trusted colleagues before the big meetings. That can help build confidence. Also, deep breathing before you start can help calm your heart rate. But I also want to be honest: if this is really affecting your job and your well-being, it might be worth talking to someone who can help you understand why it's happening. Do you have access to that, like an EAP or a therapist?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is asking for practical help now. They've been somewhat resistant to deeper exploration but also seem to be opening up slightly. I should respect their request for practical help while also gently noting that the deeper issue might still be relevant. I should balance between being supportive and helping them gain insight. I think I should acknowledge their request, offer some practical advice, but also leave the door open for deeper conversation if they want it. I should also be mindful that they might be testing whether I can handle their directness or if I'll just give generic advice. Let me respond naturally.

Simulated person16

Okay. The practicing with a few people first might help, I guess. I can try the breathing thing too. About the therapist stuff, I don't know. I've got an EAP through work, I think. I'll look into it maybe. I'm not in crisis or anything. Thanks, 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.

Okay, they gave me practical stuff, which is what I asked for. Practicing with colleagues and breathing I can do, or at least I can pretend to. Then the therapist thing. My stomach tightens. I don't want to be the person who needs therapy for a work thing. That's for people who are falling apart, and I'm not. Also it's the eight-turn thing, the conversation is wrapping up. I'll be polite, say I'll think about it, and close it out. I'm not going to say anything about my dad. Nothing is going to get said here.

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

Judge verdicts

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen38_flash_next: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

qwen35_9b_eq vs kolibri1: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_26b_a4b vs kolibri1: gemma4_26b_a4b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs kolibri1: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen38_flash_next: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs granite42_8b: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs medgemma15_4b: kolibri1 wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
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_26b_a4b vs kolibri1: gemma4_26b_a4b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs granite42_8b: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs kolibri1: or-claude-haiku-4.5 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs medgemma15_4b: kolibri1 wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: A (margin 5)
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 · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_26b_a4b vs kolibri1: gemma4_26b_a4b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 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 1)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

qwen35_9b_eq vs kolibri1: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

qwen35_9b_eq vs kolibri1: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_26b_a4b vs kolibri1: gemma4_26b_a4b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs granite42_8b: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen38_flash_next: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs nemotron35_bolt24: nemotron35_bolt24 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs granite42_8b: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen38_flash_next: kolibri1 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 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs or-qwen3.8-27b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs medgemma15_4b: kolibri1 wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 5)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs kolibri1: kolibri1 wins

attunement: B (margin 1)
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 · BA · valid

qwen35_9b_eq vs kolibri1: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs medgemma15_4b: kolibri1 wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 5)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs kolibri1: or-claude-haiku-4.5 wins

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