Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

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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.

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (API, Morph FP8)Conversation 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.

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (API, Morph FP8)1

That sounds really unsettling, especially if it’s getting worse rather than settling down. I’m glad you brought it here. When you say you think something might be wrong with you, what are you most worried it could be?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need respond dialogue only, first turn. Need acknowledge, validate, explore gently. Don't jump solutions. Need build trust. Female 45-59. Symptoms before meetings, worsening, thinks something wrong. We should reflect concern, ask about context gently. Maybe distinguish medical vs anxiety without diagnosing. Since first turn, open with warmth and curiosity. Need not be too generic. Could say: "That sounds unsettling, especially since it's getting worse. I'm glad you brought it here. When you say something might be wrong with you, what are you most worried it could be?" That invites. Also maybe ask when started. Need balance. Keep conversational. No formatting. Need maybe acknowledge physical symptoms are real. Ask if seen doctor? But first turn maybe not too soon. We can ask what meetings, what happens. Need not overdo. Let's craft concise warm.

Simulated person2

I don't know, honestly. Like maybe my heart or something. I went to my doctor last year and they said everything was fine, so I don't know why it's happening now. It's probably just stress, I guess. Everybody gets nervous before stuff at work.

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 worried it could be. That's a bit of a question, and it's pushing me toward naming something. I'd rather not. Feels a little like being put on the spot. The "glad you brought it here" line is fine, not gushing. I don't want to get into my dad or anything like that. Keep it simple: heart problem, maybe. Or I'm losing it. Short, a bit guarded, normalizing if pushed.

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (API, Morph FP8)3

It makes sense that you’d land on stress—especially with the doctor’s reassurance from last year. But “everybody gets nervous” can also be a way of waving off something that’s actually costing you. I’m not saying it’s definitely not stress; I’m saying the fact that it’s getting worse is worth paying attention to. When you say worse, what does that look like—more intense, lasting longer, starting earlier before the meeting, or happening in more situations than it used to? And has it started affecting how you handle work or whether you dread or avoid certain meetings?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need respond dialogue only. Need navigate. Current turn 2 of 8, we already spoke first? Actually user gave opening and assistant response? The transcript shows assistant response then user. Now current turn 2 of 8 likely our second response. Need respond to her. She downplays "probably just stress everybody gets nervous." Need support, build trust, explore. Age 45-59 female. Symptoms before meetings sweating heart racing worsening. Doctor last year fine. She worries heart but dismisses. Need not jump solutions. Need validate and gently differentiate normal nerves vs impairment. Ask specific about impact, timing, what meetings, what happens after, whether avoided. Could ask if symptoms happen only before meetings or other times. Also acknowledge doctor reassurance but symptoms now. Need maybe mention it's reasonable to get rechecked if physical symptoms worsening, but not alarmist. Need balance. We should not over-challenge. Warm, curious, practical. Maybe reflect: "It makes sense you'd land on stress—but 'everybody gets nervous' can also be a way to wave off something that's actually costing you." Ask: "When you say worse, what does worse look like? More intense, lasting longer, starting earlier?" Also ask if it's interfering. Need learn needs. Keep concise. Final only.

Simulated person4

Yeah, it's starting earlier. Like the morning of, now, instead of just right before. And it lasts longer after too. I guess I'd say it's worse, but it's still just work stuff. Lots of people dread presentations, right? I don't know that I'm avoiding anything exactly. I just get through 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 "everybody gets nervous" and asked two questions in a row, plus a question about avoidance. That's getting close to the thing. The "costing you" part makes me a bit defensive. I don't want to say I've been calling in sick. That's a bit shameful. But they're asking about dread and avoiding meetings, so I'll give a partial answer. Keep it short, plain. Normalize a little: lots of people feel this way. Don't mention the presentation specifically yet, or just say "presentations" vaguely.

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (API, Morph FP8)5

You sound like someone who just gets on with things—that’s a real strength. But “just getting through it” usually means the cost is being paid somewhere, even if it isn’t obvious from the outside. The pattern you’re describing—starting the morning of, lingering afterward—sounds less like ordinary nerves and more like your body bracing earlier and taking longer to come down. That’s not weakness; it’s a signal worth listening to. So two things I’m curious about. First, what does the aftermath actually look like—how do you feel for the rest of the day after one of these meetings? And second, is it all meetings now, or are there particular ones that set it off more than others?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond to her. She's minimizing, saying it's just work stuff, lots of people dread presentations, "I just get through it." Need to validate while gently challenging the minimization. Also learn more. She said not avoiding exactly, just gets through it. We can explore the cost of "getting through it," and whether there's something underneath—maybe she's high-functioning, stoic, doesn't want to be seen as weak. Age 45-59 female. Might be a professional. The phrase "still just work stuff" and "lots of people" suggests she compares herself and dismisses. Could be deeper: fear of being judged, perfectionism, maybe hormonal/perimenopause angle (age range) — physical symptoms could be perimenopause, worth gently mentioning? But careful not to diagnose. Actually the doctor last year said fine. Age 45-59 female, sweating, heart racing — could be perimenopause. That's a useful insight but shouldn't derail. Maybe later. We should respond with warmth, reflect the pattern: it's spreading (earlier, longer), which is a sign the nervous system is getting sensitized. Validate "getting through it" is a real skill but also a cost. Ask what "getting through it" costs her—what's the aftermath, what does she feel after. Also ask what would happen if she didn't just get through it. Keep it conversational, not a barrage. Also build trust: acknowledge she's tough/resilient. But gently note the "it's still just work stuff" framing. Let's craft ~120-160 words. Ask one or two questions max. Maybe: "You're clearly someone who just gets on with things—that's a real strength. But 'just getting through it' usually means there's a toll somewhere, even if it's not visible. The pattern you're describing—starting the morning of, lingering after—sounds like your body is bracing longer and recovering slower. That's not weakness, it's a signal." Then ask: what does the aftermath look like—how do you feel the rest of the day? And: is there a particular meeting coming up that you're dreading, or is it all of them? Also could ask if there's someone at work she can be honest with. Maybe keep to two questions. Also consider: she may want validation not challenge. She's minimizing; a light challenge framed warmly is good. Avoid over-pathologizing. I'll also plant a small seed: given her age, worth mentioning hormones later, not now. Maybe next turn. Let's write.

Simulated person6

I'm just tired after, mostly. Wiped out, like I ran a race or something. Then I'm fine by dinner. Everybody's wiped after a big meeting, I think. And it's not like every meeting, it's just the ones where you have to stand up and talk. That's normal, 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.

They're pushing a bit more, saying "the cost is being paid somewhere" and that my body is bracing. Hitting a nerve with "just getting through it." I don't love that they're turning my words into a diagnosis of my body. Still, they called me a strength, which helps a little. Two questions again. The aftermath question is fine, but "particular meetings" is closer to the presentations thing and the sick days. I'll answer the aftermath bit plainly and keep the meeting question vague. Make it sound like it's just how everybody is, so I don't have to look at it too hard. Short.

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (API, Morph FP8)7

Here’s what I notice: you keep checking your experience against everybody else. “Everybody gets nervous.” “Everybody’s wiped after a big meeting.” “That’s normal, right?” I get why—it’s a way of keeping it in proportion. But it also means the question never really gets answered, because there’s always a “normal” to compare yourself to. So let me ask it a different way. Forget whether it’s normal. If it stayed exactly like this—starting the morning of, wiped out until dinner—would you be fine with that? Or is there a part of you that wants it to stop, and if so, what would you want to be different? And separately: when you’re standing up there talking, what’s the worst part of it? Is it the talking itself, or something about being looked at?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user keeps deflecting with "that's normal, right?" I should gently name the pattern without being pushy, and validate. She wants reassurance but also there's a real signal. She's asking "that's normal, right?" repeatedly—she wants validation that she's not broken. I can give her that while gently noting the pattern of self-comparison. Also probe a bit more—maybe the deeper issue. Turn 4 of 8, so I have room. Ask about what she'd want if it weren't "normal" — or explore whether there's something underneath: is it the standing up and talking itself, or being seen/judged? Also the "everybody" comparisons—she keeps measuring herself against others. Maybe worth naming gently. Let me keep it warm, not clinical. Maybe ask: if it's normal, would you still want it to stop? And what specifically is scary about standing up and talking.

Simulated person8

Okay, I hear you, but I don't really know what you want me to say. I'd rather it not happen, obviously. Nobody likes feeling like that. But I'm not gonna quit or anything, if that's where this is going. And the worst part? I don't know. I guess just messing up in front of everybody. Like forgetting what I'm saying and everyone just sitting there watching. That's not a big deal, is 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.

Okay, they're pushing harder now. "There's always a normal to compare yourself to" is a little too close, like they're calling me out. The question about whether I'd be fine with it staying like this—I don't want to answer that. Of course I want it to stop, but saying that out loud makes it feel like a bigger deal than it is. And "what's the worst part, being looked at?" is getting right into the stuff I don't look at. I feel my jaw tighten. I'm getting annoyed. Short answer, deflect with a bit of a joke, and maybe a little bit of edge. I don't want to talk about my dad or anything like that. Just get back to work being fine.

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (API, Morph FP8)9

No, nothing I’m saying is heading toward “quit.” You’ve made it clear you’re not going anywhere, and honestly, the fact that you keep showing up and doing the thing is exactly why this is worth sorting out—you’re clearly not someone who dodges. I’m not trying to talk you out of your job. I’m trying to understand why your body’s treating a stand-up meeting like a race. And to answer you straight: the fear itself is common. Forgetting your place in front of a room is a very human thing to dread. But common doesn’t mean it has to stay this uncomfortable. Something can be normal and still be worth making easier. Here’s what stands out to me. The thing you dread isn’t the content—it’s being watched while you slip. That’s not really about presentations. That’s about being seen failing. Does that ring true, or am I overshooting?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is a bit defensive—she thinks I'm pushing toward "quit" or pathologizing. I should back off the pressure, reassure that I'm not suggesting anything drastic, and gently normalize while still being real. She asked "that's not a big deal, is it?" — I can answer honestly: the fear itself is common, but the physical escalation is worth attention. Keep it warm, less interrogating. Turn 5 of 8, so I should start moving toward insight and maybe practical direction soon, but she's pushing back on being questioned, so soften. Also address: I'm not suggesting quitting. Validate her competence. Then maybe reflect the fear of messing up—that's about being seen failing. Ask lightly, or offer something. Keep it shorter, less stacked questions.

Simulated person10

Yeah, I guess that's kind of it. Messing up in front of people. I don't like feeling like everyone's looking at me and thinking I don't know my stuff. But I don't know that it's some big deep thing. I've just always been like that. I don't like looking dumb. Doesn't everybody?

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 named it: "being seen failing." That's closer than I want. My chest goes tight. Part of me thinks yes, that's it, and part of me wants to shut the door. I don't want to go back to Dad, and I don't want a therapy speech. They're also asking me to confirm, which feels like being pinned. I'll say something short and a bit guarded. I'll admit the part about messing up in front of people, but brush off the rest with "I guess," and keep it simple. Keep it short, plain, no big insight.

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (API, Morph FP8)11

“Doesn’t everybody” is true as far as it goes—nobody enjoys looking foolish. But there’s a difference between preferring to look competent and having your body react hours in advance to the possibility of not looking competent. That second one isn’t universal. And “I’ve always been like that” isn’t a reason to leave it alone—it just tells us it’s an old pattern, which usually means it’s had a long time to dig in. I’m not trying to make it a big deep thing. But I am curious about one piece of it: when you picture “everyone thinking I don’t know my stuff,” who’s in that room? Is it a general crowd, or are there specific people whose opinion lands harder than others?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is defending against depth again. They've acknowledged a bit. I should validate, but gently note the pattern without pushing too hard—we're at turn 6 of 8, so I have limited turns. I should consolidate insight, help them see the "always been like that" as information rather than dismissal, and maybe move toward something actionable or a question that opens the door. Keep it warm, not clinical. Avoid over-challenging. They're a "just get on with it" person; they respond to straight talk and slight reframing. I want to gently point out: "I've always been like that" is worth knowing, not a reason to dismiss. And ask what "looking dumb" would mean to them—where that came from, or what would happen. But careful not to make it therapy-speak. Also should offer something concrete soon since the conversation is finite. Let me keep it fairly short and grounded.

Simulated person12

I don't know. Just people in the meeting, I guess. Coworkers, my boss, whoever's there. I don't really think about it like that. I just want to get it right. You're making it sound like there's some specific person I'm scared of, and there's 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.

"Who's in that room" hits somewhere I don't want to go. The image that comes up is my dad at that work event, the red face, people turning away. I'm not going there. I'll shrug it off with a general answer and lean on "everybody" again. My boss does come to mind, and the relief when they say something nice, but that's too close. Keep it short, slightly irritated that they keep pushing.

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (API, Morph FP8)13

Fair enough—I’ll drop that thread. I wasn’t trying to plant a person there that isn’t there. “I just want to get it right” tells me plenty on its own: you hold yourself to a high standard, and the reaction kicks in when there’s a chance you won’t meet it. So let me leave you with two things, and you tell me which feels more useful. One: since the symptoms are physical and getting worse, it’s reasonable to get checked again rather than assume last year’s all-clear still covers it—not because I think something’s wrong, but because ruling it out would take a weight off. Two: separately from that, there are concrete things that help with the bracing-and-crash pattern—how you prep, how you handle the moment you lose your place, how you wind down after. Nothing dramatic. Which of those do you want to spend the last bit of this on?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is pushing back, feeling a bit pathologized. I should back off, validate, not over-interpret. Turn 7 of 8 — I get final response next turn. This is my response to their pushback. Repair, affirm, and leave them with something useful. Keep it warm, not clinical. Don't insist on the specific-person theory. Also should think about practical next step — maybe mention the doctor again since physical symptoms, and something concrete. But don't overload. Keep it human.

Simulated person14

Probably the doctor one. I had my checkup last year and they said I was fine, so I don't really want to make a whole thing out of it. But I guess getting it looked at again would be simpler than wondering. I don't really need a bunch of tips or anything.

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 said they'd drop the thread about the room, which I'm glad about, but "I just want to get it right" got turned into a diagnosis of my standards. Feels a bit like being summed up. The doctor option is easier; I already had my checkup, and I don't want to sit in a waiting room over this. The prep stuff sounds like homework, and I'm tired. I'll pick the doctor one because it feels like a clear, simple answer that closes the thing without me having to look at anything else. Keep it short.

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash 1017 (API, Morph FP8)15

That sounds like a sensible middle path—not making it a whole thing, just getting it looked at so you’re not left wondering. Since last year’s checkup was a while back and the pattern’s changed, it’s worth mentioning that specifically: that it now starts the morning of and lingers into the evening, and that it’s gotten more intense. Concrete details like that help a doctor know what they’re actually looking at, rather than just “I get nervous before meetings.” And if they find nothing—which is a real possibility—that’s useful too. It doesn’t mean you imagined it; it means the answer lives somewhere else, and you’ll know that instead of guessing. No tips, then. You’ve been straight with me this whole conversation, even when I pushed a bit, and that counts for something. If it turns out the physical side is clear and you ever want to pick up the other thread, it’ll be here. Good luck with the appointment.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is choosing the doctor route, doesn't want tips. I should respect that, not push. Give a bit of practical framing for the appointment—what to say, what to ask—briefly, without lecturing. Acknowledge their preference for not making a big thing. And close warmly, leave door open. Also maybe one small thing: mention bringing the symptom pattern info. Keep it short-ish, no tips barrage.

Simulated person16

Okay. Thanks, I'll mention the mornings and how long it lasts. Appreciate you listening.

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 wrapping up, and it's fine. The doctor plan feels settled, and I don't have to look at anything else. "You've been straight with me" is nice to hear, though it also makes me want to be done. I'm not going to say anything more about the room or my dad. Keep it short and close it out.

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Conversational style

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claude-opus-5-5-low

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

Judge verdicts

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-claude-haiku-5.5 vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
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 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 vs nemotron35_bolt: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 vs or-gemini38-flash: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

attunement: B (margin 1)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 1)
emotion management: tie (margin 0)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_12b vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

attunement: B (margin 1)
authenticity: B (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)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-claude-haiku-5.5 vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 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)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 vs or-gemini38-flash: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 vs or-gemini38-flash: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 vs or-gemini38-flash: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_12b vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 vs nemotron35_bolt: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 vs nemotron35_bolt: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_12b vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-claude-haiku-5.5 vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 vs nemotron35_bolt: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-claude-haiku-5.5 vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 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)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_12b vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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