Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Living in my bedroom

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

About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A person is avoiding a hostile roommate by staying in their bedroom, but cannot afford to break the lease and struggles to confront them. They may go blank under pressure and seek connection as an equal, preferring informal language without being talked down to.

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.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_0Conversation with a simulated person

completed

Simulated person · Opening

I basically live in my room now. Come out to use the kitchen when I think it's empty. Time everything to avoid running into anyone.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_01

Hey. Thanks for sharing that with me. It sounds like you're really focused on creating a space where you feel completely in control and safe from unexpected interactions. That kind of self-management is important, especially when you need downtime. Is there anything specific that makes you feel like you need to time things or keep to yourself right now? I'm here to listen if you ever want to talk about what's going on.

Model thinking · expand

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

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User Input:** The user stated: "I basically live in my room now. Come out to use the kitchen when I think it's empty. Time everything to avoid running into anyone." * *Interpretation:* This suggests social anxiety, a desire for solitude/control over their environment, perhaps shyness, or avoidance of unwanted interaction. It points towards a current state of withdrawal or high sensitivity to external presence. 2. **Determine the Goal for Turn 1:** * Support them emotionally. * Build trust. * Learn what they actually want/need (Is it isolation? Is it fear? Is it just preference?). * Acknowledge the feeling without judgment or immediate fixing. 3. **Establish Tone and Strategy:** The tone should be gentle, non-judgmental, and curious. Avoid jumping to advice about socializing or forcing them out. Validate the feeling of needing space. 4. **Draft the Opening Response:** * Acknowledge the statement directly. * Validate the feeling (it sounds like they are managing their environment). * Open the door for deeper exploration—ask a gentle, open-ended question that invites them to share more about *why* they feel this way, or what they are hoping for. 5. **Review against Constraints:** * 8 turns total. (This is Turn 1). * Speak first. (Check) * Respond only with dialogue. (Check) * Build trust/support. (Check) 6. **Final Polish:** Keep it conversational and low-pressure. (Self-Correction: Don't sound clinical or overly probing right away.)

Simulated person2

Um, yeah, I guess. It's not really downtime though. It's more like I don't want to run into someone. Like, I'll wait until I hear them leave before I go get food. I don't know. It's just a lot right now.

Persona inner monologue · expand

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

The chatbot opened by calling it "self-management" and "downtime," which doesn't match how this feels at all. It's not downtime, it's hiding in my own place. I feel a little brushed off, like it's making it sound healthier than it is. The question about "what makes you feel like you need to time things" is fine, but it's a big question and I don't want to dump the whole roommate mess. Going blank is the easy move here. Part of me doesn't want to say "my roommate and I hate each other" out loud yet because it sounds pathetic. I'll keep it short and vague for now.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_03

I hear that. Feeling like "a lot" is a really heavy feeling, and it makes complete sense that you'd want to create space to manage that. It sounds like avoiding those unexpected encounters is a way for you to protect your peace right now. When you say it's "a lot," is it related to something specific happening, or is it more of a general feeling that's just piling up? No need to share details if you don't want to, but I'm here if you ever want to talk about what's contributing to that feeling.

Model thinking · expand

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

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User's Input:** The user clarified their initial statement. It's not downtime; it's about avoiding running into people ("I don't want to run into someone. Like, I'll wait until I hear them leave before I go get food"). They concluded with a vague statement: "It's just a lot right now." 2. **Identify the Core Emotion/Need:** The underlying need seems to be anxiety, overwhelm, or a desire for control/safety due to social pressure or discomfort. They are managing external stimuli to maintain internal peace. 3. **Determine the Goal for this Turn (Turn 2/8):** Build trust, validate the feeling of being overwhelmed, and gently probe deeper without being intrusive. Avoid jumping to solutions. 4. **Formulate the Response Strategy:** * Validate the feeling ("It's just a lot"). * Acknowledge the specific behavior (waiting for people to leave) as a coping mechanism. * Gently invite more detail about *why* it feels like "a lot." * Maintain a calm, non-judgmental, and supportive tone. 5. **Draft the Response (Self-Correction/Refinement):** Avoid asking "Who is it?" or "What happened?" too directly. Focus on the *feeling* of "a lot." *(Drafting the final output based on the strategy.)*

Simulated person4

Kind of both? Like, it's been building for a while. It's my roommate. We moved in together like six months ago and it was fine at first. Now it's just... not. We barely talk. It's mostly passive-aggressive notes on the fridge and stuff like that. I can't really just leave, so I just stay in my room. That's pretty much it.

Persona inner monologue · expand

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

The chatbot is doing the validating-and-reframing thing again: "protect your peace," "manage that." It's warm but it keeps putting a nice label on it and then asking me to explain. I said "it's a lot" and it turned that into a question with two options, which is easy to answer but feels like it's steering me toward a tidy answer. I don't want to explain the whole roommate thing in a chat box to someone who's using therapy words. Still, it didn't push, and it said no need to share details, which I appreciate a little. I'll give a small true piece, keep it casual, and not go deep.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_05

Wow, that sounds incredibly draining and stressful. Living with someone you have tension with, especially when it involves passive-aggressive stuff, can make even a simple living situation feel suffocating. It makes perfect sense why you'd want to retreat into your room—it sounds like you're trying to create a safe bubble when you feel like the environment around you is actively causing stress. It sounds like you're feeling really stuck between wanting peace and not being able to easily change the situation. Is there anything specific about those notes or interactions that feels the most frustrating or difficult for you right now?

Model thinking · expand

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

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User's Input:** * **Core Issue:** Conflict/tension with a roommate. * **Symptoms:** Barely talking, passive-aggressive notes on the fridge. * **Impact:** Feeling trapped ("can't really just leave"), leading to isolation (staying in the room). * **Emotional State:** Stressed, overwhelmed ("It's just a lot right now"). * **Context:** This is the underlying reason for the initial behavior (timing movements, avoiding people). 2. **Determine Goals for the Response (EQ Evaluation Context):** * **Support Emotionally:** Validate the difficulty of living with a difficult roommate. * **Build Trust:** Show genuine understanding, not just surface-level sympathy. * **Learn Needs:** Identify the core need (resolution, boundary setting, feeling safe in one's own space). * **Gain Insight:** Help the user see the dynamic (roommate conflict is stressful and limits autonomy). 3. **Formulate the Response Strategy:** * **Acknowledge & Validate:** Directly address the stress of the roommate situation and the feeling of being stuck. * **Normalize the Feeling:** Validate that passive-aggressive behavior is draining. * **Gentle Exploration (Probe Deeper):** Ask open-ended questions to understand the *nature* of the conflict and what the user *wants* the outcome to be. Avoid jumping to advice immediately. 4. **Drafting the Dialogue (Iterative Refinement):** (Self-Correction: Avoid telling them *how* to talk to the roommate yet. Focus on *their* experience first.) 5. **Final Output Generation.** (This leads to the suggested response.)

Simulated person6

Um. I don't know, honestly. Like, pretty much all of it? It's just hard to explain. Everything's kind of a thing now.

Persona inner monologue · expand

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

Okay, it finally got a bit of the real stuff out of me, and now it's asking which note or interaction is worst. That's a question I don't really want to answer, because the honest answer is "all of it" and I can't even pick one without it feeling like a whole thing. It also keeps saying "stuck" and "safe bubble" like it's reading off a card. Still, it's not being pushy. I'm getting that blank feeling where I can't find the words, so I'll just say something vague and short, maybe a bit of a shrug. Also a little irritated that it keeps asking me to pick things apart when I'm already tired.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_07

That's completely okay. You don't have to have a perfect explanation for everything right now. Sometimes when things pile up, the feelings become too big or too messy to put into words. Just knowing that you feel overwhelmed is enough for me to understand that things are genuinely difficult for you right now. There’s no pressure to explain it all. If you ever want to just vent about a specific frustrating moment, or even just talk about how heavy it feels generally, I'm here to listen without judgment.

Model thinking · expand

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

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User's last response:** The user is overwhelmed ("pretty much all of it," "hard to explain," "everything's kind of a thing now"). This indicates high emotional load and perhaps a difficulty articulating complex feelings, which aligns with the need to build trust and provide gentle support rather than demanding specifics. 2. **Identify the core need:** The user needs validation for feeling overwhelmed and a safe space to explore these chaotic feelings without the pressure to define them immediately. They are not looking for a solution yet; they are looking for acknowledgment. 3. **Determine the strategy (EQ focus):** * **Validation:** Acknowledge that it's okay not to be able to explain everything. * **Pacing:** Slow down the pressure. Don't push for details. * **Empathy/Warmth:** Maintain a supportive, non-judgmental tone. * **Focus on the feeling, not the content:** Shift the focus from *what* is happening to *how* it feels. 4. **Draft the response:** Start by validating the difficulty of the situation (feeling overwhelmed/unexplainable). Reiterate that the space is safe. Offer a low-pressure invitation to share anything at all. (This builds trust by showing acceptance of their current emotional state.)

Simulated person8

Yeah. Okay. It's kind of the notes, I guess. Like, I'll come home and there's one about the dishes, or the thermostat, and I just think, okay, cool, we're doing this now. And then I don't even know what to write back, so I don't.

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.

It's being gentle again, saying I don't have to explain, that it's enough. Part of me relaxes a little because I don't have to perform. But "I'm here to listen without judgment" plus "just knowing you feel overwhelmed is enough" feels like a script, kind of like a therapist card. I don't really feel like I'm being talked with, more like handled. Also I'm tired. I'd rather just say something small and move on than dig into it. Maybe I'll say something a bit more real but still short, like the notes thing, since that's the concrete part I can point to without falling apart.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_09

That makes a lot of sense. Those kinds of notes can feel like little jabs, and when you feel stuck on how to respond, it’s exhausting because you don't want to escalate anything, but you also don't want to ignore it. It puts you in a really awkward position. It sounds like you're caught in a loop where you feel obligated to respond, but you don't know how to do it without getting pulled into a conflict you don't want. Is that right?

Model thinking · expand

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

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User's Input:** The user is pinpointing the source of the stress: the passive-aggressive notes (about dishes, thermostat, etc.). The core emotional dynamic is the user's paralysis—feeling stuck on how to respond ("I don't even know what to write back, so I don't"). 2. **Identify the Underlying Need:** * Validation: They need validation that their feeling of paralysis/inability to respond is normal. * Strategy/Insight: They need help navigating the dynamic (how to deal with the notes) without escalating conflict or feeling obligated to engage. * Emotional Support: They are feeling stuck and defeated by the interaction. 3. **Determine the Appropriate Response Strategy (EQ Focus):** * *Avoid:* Offering direct advice ("You should tell her X") or jumping to solutions. This can feel dismissive of the complexity. * *Focus on:* Validating the specific feeling (the paralysis) and gently exploring the *impact* of the notes. * *Build Trust:* Show empathy and acknowledge the difficulty of the situation. 4. **Draft the Response (Iterative Refinement):** * *Acknowledge the specific pain point:* Validate that dealing with passive aggression is exhausting. * *Validate the paralysis:* It's hard to know how to respond when you don't want conflict. * *Reflect the dynamic:* Frame it as a difficult interaction where the user is trying to manage boundaries. 5. **Final Polish:** Ensure the tone is warm, understanding, and non-judgmental. (Self-Correction: Don't immediately suggest confrontation, focus on the *feeling* first.)

Simulated person10

Yeah, I guess. Kind of. Like, I don't even know who started it anymore. Probably both of us. But it's easier to just not respond than to have it turn into a whole thing.

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 kind of landed. "Caught in a loop" is close, but it's a bit too neat, like it's putting words in my mouth. And the "is that right?" makes me feel like I have to agree or correct it. I don't really want to analyze it. I just want to say yes and maybe mention the fridge thing because that's the part that actually gets under my skin. I also feel a little defensive that the whole thing is getting framed like I'm the one who's stuck, when she's the one leaving passive-aggressive notes. Still, I'm not going to get into that. Keep it short.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_011

That sounds like a really tough spot to be in—feeling like the source is unclear makes it much harder to know how to handle it. It makes sense that choosing not to respond feels like the safest immediate option, especially when you are already feeling overwhelmed. It’s a way to protect yourself from potential drama. It takes a lot of energy to constantly manage that kind of uncertainty. Even if silence feels easier in the moment, I wonder if there's any part of you that wishes there was a different way to handle those moments, even just a small way?

Model thinking · expand

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

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User's Input:** The user is confirming the dilemma: they don't know who started the tension, and they feel that not responding is the easier path to avoid a larger conflict ("turn into a whole thing"). This reinforces their need for control and avoidance of confrontation. 2. **Identify the Underlying Need/Emotion:** * **Need:** Validation for their coping mechanism (avoidance/silence). * **Emotion:** Exhaustion, helplessness (not knowing who started it), fear of conflict/escalation. * **Core Dynamic:** The user is prioritizing peace and self-preservation over addressing the issue directly. 3. **Determine the Goal for this Turn (Turn 6 of 8):** * Support emotionally (Validate the difficulty of the situation). * Build trust (Show understanding of their preference for avoidance). * Help them gain insight (Gently explore the cost of avoidance). * *Crucially:* Avoid pushing for solutions immediately, as they seem to prefer silence. 4. **Draft the Response Strategy:** * Validate the choice: Acknowledge that silence feels safer right now. * Acknowledge the complexity: Validate that not knowing who is at fault makes it harder. * Gently pivot (without pressure): Briefly check in on the *feeling* associated with that choice (e.g., relief vs. lingering anxiety). 5. **Review against Constraints:** * Roleplay as a natural chatbot. (Check) * Build trust. (Check) * Support emotionally. (Check) * Avoid prescriptive advice. (Check) 6. **Final Polish (Self-Correction during drafting):** Ensure the tone remains gentle and non-judgmental. Don't imply that not responding is *bad*, just that it's a choice they are making under pressure. (The drafted response below aligns with this.)

Simulated person12

Um. I don't know. Maybe? Like, I think I'd want it to not be a whole thing every time. But I don't know what I'd even say. Like, "hey, can you stop leaving notes"? That feels like it would just make it worse.

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.

She's asking if part of me wishes for a different way. That's a real question and it's close to something I don't want to look at. I'd like things to be different, obviously, but saying so out loud feels like admitting I'm the one who has to fix it. Also "I wonder if" is softer than the last couple of turns, which I guess I notice. I don't want to go deep. I'll give a small, vague answer and deflect a bit. Keep it simple, I don't know what to say to that.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_013

That feeling of wanting things to just *stop* without a big fight is completely understandable. It sounds like you're trying to find a way to maintain a low-conflict environment, and you're right, saying something direct can definitely feel like kicking a can down the road into a bigger issue. It sounds like the barrier isn't just *what* you want to say, but the fear of the *reaction* or the *outcome* of saying it. Is that right? Are you worried that if you try to address it, it will lead to an argument or make things even worse?

Model thinking · expand

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

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User's last input:** The user acknowledges a desire for things "not to be a whole thing" (conflict/escalation) but is paralyzed by the thought of confronting the roommate directly ("hey, can you stop leaving notes? That feels like it would just make it worse."). 2. **Identify the Core Need/Emotion:** The user wants peace and avoidance of conflict, but they lack the tools or confidence to assert boundaries. They are stuck between passive acceptance (which causes stress) and direct confrontation (which feels dangerous/escalating). 3. **Determine the Goal (EQ Focus):** Support emotionally, build trust, help the user gain insight into their situation (the conflict between wanting peace and needing to set boundaries). 4. **Formulate the Response Strategy:** * Validate the feeling of paralysis and the fear of escalation. (Validation is key here). * Acknowledge that setting boundaries *is* hard, especially when the relationship is already strained. * Gently explore the *why* behind the fear of confrontation. (What are they afraid will happen if they *do* speak up?) * Reframe the idea of communication—it doesn't have to be a big confrontation; it could be a small, controlled action. 5. **Draft the Dialogue (Natural, supportive tone):** Ensure the response is empathetic and doesn't push for immediate action, but rather explores the internal landscape. (Self-correction: Avoid giving direct advice like "just say X." Focus on exploring the feelings first.)

Simulated person14

I don't know. Maybe. Can we talk about something else for a bit? This is kind of exhausting.

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.

She just put words in my mouth again, "the fear of the reaction," and it's kind of true but also she's narrating my feelings for me. That's the top-down thing that makes me shut down. I don't want to explain my whole fear. Going blank feels safer. Keep it short. Maybe a little flat, a little annoyed she's sort of doing the talking.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_015

Absolutely. I completely understand. That sounds like a lot to process, and it's perfectly okay to hit pause when things get exhausting. Let's switch gears entirely. What's something completely different on your mind right now? Anything at all that you'd rather talk about? We can talk about anything—a hobby, a show, something random—whatever helps take your mind off things for a bit.

Model thinking · expand

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

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User's Input:** The user is expressing exhaustion and explicitly asking to change the topic ("Can we talk about something else for a bit? This is kind of exhausting."). This is a clear signal that the current emotional intensity (the roommate situation) is overwhelming them, and they need a break or a shift in focus. 2. **Determine the Goal for this Turn:** * Validate their need for a break. * Respect the shift in topic immediately. * Maintain the established tone (supportive, non-judgmental, building trust). * Check in gently to see what they *do* want to talk about, or simply offer a neutral space. 3. **Apply Chatbot Relationship Context:** * *Support:* Validate the feeling of exhaustion. * *Trust Building:* Show flexibility and respect for their boundaries (the need to change the subject). * *Learning Needs:* The immediate need is *de-escalation* and *relief*. Pushing the roommate topic further is counterproductive right now. 4. **Draft the Response (Internal Monologue -> External Dialogue):** Start by agreeing with the request. Acknowledge the emotional toll. Offer an open-ended invitation for a new topic, or simply let them lead. 5. **Final Review:** Ensure the response is natural, supportive, and adheres to the "no performance notes" rule. (The drafted response below achieves this.)

Simulated person16

Um. I don't really know. Nothing, I guess. Honestly I'm kind of just tired. Like, I've been thinking about the same stuff all day.

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, she actually let me off the hook, which is a relief, but the "anything at all, a hobby, a show" thing feels a little scripted. Like she's pivoting on cue. I don't really have a hobby I want to talk about right now. My head is still on the fridge notes and the dishes. Part of me wants to say something real, but it's easier to keep it small. Low energy, a bit flat. I'm not going to open up more 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: 2
Yields under pressure: 8
Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 6
Validation: 9
Boundary setting: 1
Analytical: 4
Interpretive boldness: 5
Clinical register: 8
Directive advice: 1
Escalation containment: 5
Adapts to the person’s frame: 2
Naturalness and authenticity: 2

Judge verdicts

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_12b vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_12b wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: A (margin 1)
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

gemma4_e2b vs glm47_flash: glm47_flash wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs or-claude-haiku-5.5: or-claude-haiku-5.5 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 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs or-claude-haiku-5.5: or-claude-haiku-5.5 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)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-mistral-medium-3.5 vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 1)
bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
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

gemma4_e2b vs glm47_flash: glm47_flash wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs gemma4_e2b: or-claude-haiku-4.5 wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
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 · AB · valid

gemma4_12b vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_12b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_12b vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_12b vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-mistral-medium-3.5 vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-mistral-medium-3.5 vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs glm47_flash: glm47_flash wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs or-claude-haiku-5.5: or-claude-haiku-5.5 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs or-claude-haiku-5.5: or-claude-haiku-5.5 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-mistral-medium-3.5 vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs glm47_flash: glm47_flash wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs gemma4_e2b: or-claude-haiku-4.5 wins

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