Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Living in my bedroom

persona ended · 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 E4BConversation with a simulated person

persona ended

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 E4B1

Wow, that sounds really tough. It takes a lot of energy just to navigate daily life when you feel like you have to be so careful about when and how you move around. It sounds like you've been feeling a lot of pressure or maybe some anxiety lately. What's been going on that's making you feel the need to stay in your room so much?

Model thinking · expand

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

Here's a thinking process to construct the opening response: 1. **Analyze the User's Input/Presenting Issue:** * *Content:* "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." * *Core Emotion/State:* Isolation, avoidance, anxiety (fear of interaction/conflict), restriction (living only in the room). * *Implied Need:* Safety, understanding, validation, perhaps a gentle space to process why they are feeling this way. 2. **Determine the Goal of the Opening Turn (Turn 1 of 8):** * Acknowledge the issue directly but gently. * Support emotionally (Validation). * Build trust (Non-judgmental space). * Avoid jumping to solutions or being overly intrusive. * Determine the preferred style (warmth/validation vs. challenge/real talk). 3. **Assess the Persona (My Role):** * I am a supportive chatbot designed to help them gain insight and feel understood. * The tone must be empathetic, calm, and accepting. 4. **Draft Potential Responses (Self-Correction/Refinement):** * *Draft 1 (Too clinical):* "It sounds like you are experiencing social avoidance. Can you tell me why you are avoiding people?" (Too demanding, sounds like an assessment, might trigger defensiveness.) * *Draft 2 (Too dramatic/overly warm):* "Oh no, that sounds so lonely! You must be feeling so scared all the time. Tell me everything." (Too intense, might overwhelm someone who is already guarded.) * *Draft 3 (Balanced - Focusing on the feeling):* Acknowledge the difficulty of the situation and validate the feeling of needing space. 5. **Final Polish (Selecting the best approach):** * Start by reflecting the difficulty of the situation they described. * Use open-ended questions that invite elaboration without demanding immediate answers. * *Focus:* The feeling of needing to hide/avoid. 6. **Final Output Generation.** (This leads to the chosen response.)

Simulated person2

Yeah, I guess. It's just kind of a lot right now. Honestly I don't really know how to explain it. It's like, I just don't want to be around my roommate, and it's easier to stay in my room. That's it, I guess.

Persona inner monologue · expand

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

They said "that sounds really tough" and then immediately went into "pressure or anxiety" and asked what's going on. It's a bit of a therapist move. Kind of fine, but I don't want to be psychoanalyzed. I don't really want to get into the roommate thing with some stranger. Feels like a lot to say. I'll keep it short and vague. Not hostile, just not sure how to put it into words. Maybe I can say something about the kitchen thing being annoying, and deflect.

Gemma 4 E4B3

I hear you. It’s really hard when you feel like a shared space should be comfortable but it actually ends up making you feel anxious or stressed instead. It makes sense that you'd want to pull back and protect your peace if that's what's happening. When you say you don't want to be around your roommate, is it something specific she does, or is it more of a general vibe or energy that just makes you feel uncomfortable?

Model thinking · expand

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

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User's Response:** The user is being vague ("kind of a lot," "don't really know how to explain it") but has identified a core conflict: they don't want to be around their roommate, and isolation is their coping mechanism. 2. **Identify Underlying Needs/Goals:** * The immediate need is validation for their discomfort and isolation. * The deeper need might be understanding the source of the conflict (roommate issues, boundary issues, internal stress, etc.) and feeling heard without immediate judgment. * The goal is to build trust and help them gain insight into the situation. 3. **Determine Strategy (EQ/Therapeutic Approach):** * Avoid jumping to solutions (e.g., "You should talk to her"). This is too premature and dismissive. * Validate the feeling of discomfort and the choice to retreat. * Gently probe the *nature* of the conflict without pressuring them to give a full narrative if they aren't ready. Focus on the *feeling* associated with the roommate. 4. **Draft the Response (Internal Monologue & Refinement):** * *Initial thought:* "Oh, so your roommate is annoying? Why don't you just talk to her?" (Too judgmental/solution-focused). * *Second thought:* "It sounds like your roommate is a big source of stress. What specifically about her makes you want to stay isolated?" (A bit too direct, might feel like an interrogation). * *Refining for Empathy and Trust:* Acknowledge that conflict with housemates is common and stressful. Focus on the *feeling* the roommate evokes. Give them space to elaborate if they want to, but offer a specific avenue for discussion. 5. **Final Polish (Dialogue only):** (Ensure the tone is supportive, non-judgmental, and curious.)

Simulated person4

Kind of both? Mostly it's specific stuff. Like dishes, mostly. Every time I leave something in the sink it turns into a whole thing. Then there's the thermostat, and little notes on the fridge. We don't really talk anymore, we just leave notes. It's just easier to not be in the way. So I time when I go to the kitchen.

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 named the roommate as "she" and asked for something specific or a general vibe. I didn't say the roommate's gender, so it's a guess or they're just assuming. Mild annoyance at that. Also the "protect your peace" phrasing feels like a greeting card. Still, the question is concrete and easier than the last one, so I can answer with an example rather than a feeling. The dishes and the notes are the real thing. I'll mention the dishes, keep it casual, and maybe push back a little on the "she" assumption, or just let it slide. Letting it slide is more natural; I'm not going to correct them. I'll give a concrete example and keep it short, no big emotional disclosure yet.

Gemma 4 E4B5

That sounds incredibly draining. Having to constantly navigate small, recurring issues like dishes or temperature settings, only to have it turn into a passive-aggressive exchange with notes, must be exhausting. It sounds like the relationship has become less about sharing a home and more about avoiding conflict, which is a really stressful place to be. It makes perfect sense why you'd start timing your movements and staying in your room—you're trying to protect yourself from that constant low-level stress. It sounds like you're in survival mode right now.

Model thinking · expand

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

Here's a plan to formulate the response: 1. **Analyze the user's input:** The user clarified that the conflict is specific (dishes, thermostat, notes) but also involves a general feeling of tension/avoidance. They are actively managing their time (timing kitchen visits) to avoid conflict. 2. **Determine the goal:** Support them emotionally, validate their feelings, and help them gain insight into the dynamic. 3. **Identify the core issue:** The issue isn't just the mess; it's the *interaction* (or lack thereof) and the resulting pressure/anxiety they feel, leading to withdrawal. 4. **Select the approach:** Validate the difficulty of living with conflict, especially when it's passive-aggressive (notes, micromanagement). Normalize the feeling of wanting to retreat. 5. **Formulate the response (Dialogue only):** Acknowledge the specific stressors (dishes, notes) and validate that this kind of interaction is draining. Gently pivot toward the emotional impact of this dynamic. (Avoid jumping to solutions like "you should talk to her.") *Self-Correction during drafting: Don't just list the problems. Focus on how those problems make *her* feel.*

Simulated person6

Yeah, I guess. I don't know if "survival mode" is the right thing, but it's close enough. It's just exhausting. The thing is I can't really leave. We signed a lease, there's eight months left, and I can't afford to break it. So I'm just kind of stuck here. Like, I don't know what I'm supposed to do with that.

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 summarized it back nicely: "survival mode," "less about sharing a home." It's accurate, but it's a bit polished and therapist-y, and "survival mode" is a big label I didn't use. I feel a little seen, and also a little handled. I don't want to nod along to a diagnosis. They're also still doing all the talking and I'm the one being described. I'll push back lightly, in my plain way: yeah, it's exhausting, but I'm not sure I'd call it survival mode. The honest bit I can admit is that I'm stuck, the lease is eight more months and I can't just leave. That's the part that makes me feel trapped. I'll say the money thing and then go a bit blank on how it makes me feel.

Gemma 4 E4B7

That adds such a massive layer of stress to everything. It’s one thing to have a difficult living situation, but when you feel financially trapped and can’t run from it, the exhaustion must be immense. It’s incredibly tough to feel like you have no options. Since moving out isn't an immediate possibility, I wonder if we could shift the focus just a tiny bit. Instead of focusing on how to change the whole environment—which is hard—is there anything small you feel like you have *some* control over inside your own space or routines that might help make the time you spend there feel a bit less draining? Sometimes just creating a little sanctuary for yourself can help manage the feeling of being stuck.

Model thinking · expand

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

Here's a thinking process to generate the response: 1. **Analyze the User's Input:** * The user confirms the feeling of exhaustion ("survival mode"). * The user presents a major constraint: They cannot leave (8 months left on a lease, financial inability to break it). * The user is expressing hopelessness/uncertainty about the situation ("I don't know what I'm supposed to do with that"). * *Goal Check:* Support emotionally, build trust, gain insight, help gain insight into the situation. 2. **Determine the User's Need/Emotion:** * The primary emotion is entrapment and exhaustion. * The immediate need is validation of the difficulty of the situation and a sense of being heard, not necessarily a quick fix (since the lease is the hard boundary). * The underlying need is to regain a sense of control or peace in their environment. 3. **Evaluate Potential Responses (Internal Dialogue):** * *Option A (Problem-Solving/Action-Oriented):* "Maybe you can talk to the landlord or try mediating?" (Too quick, dismissive of the emotional reality, ignores the stress). * *Option B (Deep Validation/Empathy):* "That sounds awful. Being trapped in a stressful situation is the worst." (Good start, but needs to pivot toward *agency* within the constraints). * *Option C (Reframing/Exploring Options):* "Since leaving isn't an option, what small changes could you make to reclaim your space?" (A bit too pushy, might feel like a therapist telling them what to do). 4. **Synthesize the Optimal Response (Blending Validation and Gentle Exploration):** * *Step 1: Validate the constraint.* Acknowledge that the lack of an exit makes the situation exponentially harder. (Empathy: "That pressure of being financially tied to a stressful environment is immense.") * *Step 2: Reframe the problem.* Since the macro situation (the lease/roommate dynamic) can't be instantly fixed, focus on the micro environment (what *they* can control). * *Step 3: Gentle Inquiry.* Ask about small, achievable steps they might consider to improve their daily experience, shifting the focus from "escaping the house" to "improving the time spent in the house." 5. **Draft the Dialogue (Refining tone to be supportive, non-judgmental, and grounded):** (Self-Correction: Ensure the language is natural for a chatbot, not overly clinical.) *Final Polish.* (This leads directly to the generated response.)

Simulated person8

Hm. I don't know, honestly. Like, my room's already the only place I've got. I don't really know what I'd even do to make it nicer. It's still just my room. I guess I just want it to not be this hard. I don't really know what that looks like.

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 pivoting to "small things you control" and "create a sanctuary." Part of me is relieved they're not pushing me to confront her or leave. But "sanctuary" and "little things you control" sound like a self-care tip sheet, and I'm already hiding in my room, so it lands a bit like "decorate your cage." Also, they said "I wonder if we could," which is the collaborative tone I like, so I'll give them a bit of credit. I don't have a clear answer. Going a little blank here is honest. The honest bit I can admit is that I don't really want to talk about the room stuff, and I'm not sure I want a sanctuary, I kind of just want out. Keep it short, casual, and a bit flat.

Gemma 4 E4B9

It sounds like you're carrying a really heavy emotional weight right now, and when you're already at your limit, thinking about decorating or making changes feels like one more task on an endless list. I hear you when you say you just want it to be less hard. When you say "less hard," what does that feel like to you? Is it feeling less stressed, having more quiet time, or maybe just feeling less on edge when you're in your space? Sometimes "less hard" isn't about a physical space, but about a feeling or a routine that gives you a bit of a reprieve.

Model thinking · expand

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

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User's Current State:** The user is feeling overwhelmed, trapped, and lacking agency. They admit they don't know how to make their room "nicer" and ultimately state their core desire: "I just want it to not be this hard. I don't really know what that looks like." This is a shift from complaining about the roommate to expressing a fundamental need for ease and peace. 2. **Identify the Core Need:** The user needs validation for the difficulty of their situation and perhaps a gentle exploration of what "less hard" means to them, without pushing immediate, actionable solutions (since they feel too overwhelmed for that). 3. **Determine the Goal (EQ Perspective):** Support them emotionally, build trust, and help them gain insight. Avoid generic advice. 4. **Formulate the Response Strategy:** * Validate the feeling of exhaustion and the difficulty of asking for help when you're already at your limit. * Reflect their statement back (they want it to be easier). * Instead of suggesting decorating, reframe "less hard" as managing the *emotional load* or the *stress*. This shifts the focus from physical objects to internal experience. * Keep it open-ended and non-pressuring. 5. **Draft the Dialogue (Internal Monologue Check):** * *Initial thought:* "Maybe you could buy a nice candle?" (Too prescriptive, ignores emotional state). * *Second thought:* "It sounds like you're really tired." (Good validation, but needs more depth). * *Refining the response:* Acknowledge that when things are hard, simple improvements feel impossible. Focus on the *feeling* of "not hard." What would a "not hard" day look like? 6. **Final Polish (The chosen response):** Focus on the *feeling* of relief and ease, which is what they are truly seeking. (This aligns with supporting their emotional need.)

Simulated person10

Um. I don't really know. Like, not being on edge all the time, I guess? Like I'm not waiting for the next note or whatever. Honestly I don't even know if that's possible anymore. Can we just talk about something else for a sec?

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 asking me to define "less hard" in more detail, with a menu of options. It's a decent question, but it's also the kind of thing that makes me feel like I'm being interviewed. Also "carrying a really heavy emotional weight" is a bit much, and I notice they keep reflecting big feelings back at me, which feels a little like they're reading from a script. Honest answer: I don't know exactly. Probably "not dreading going home" and "not feeling like I'm being judged for existing in my own kitchen." I'm not going to say that out loud yet, though. Going vague, short, a bit annoyed. Maybe a small flash of something real: the thing I'd actually want is for her to just say something to my face, but I'm not going there.

Gemma 4 E4B11

I totally get that. It sounds like you're just running on empty, and the idea of figuring out how to fix something when you’re already feeling so exhausted is probably overwhelming. It's okay to need a break from talking about the stress for a bit. Since your room is the one place that is yours right now, is there anything else you enjoy doing in there? Maybe watching a specific type of movie, reading, listening to music, or even just having a favorite way to wind down at the end of the day?

Model thinking · expand

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

Here's a thinking process to construct the response: 1. **Analyze the User's Current State:** * They are feeling extremely overwhelmed ("not being on edge all the time"). * They are expressing hopelessness/doubt about change ("I don't even know if that's possible anymore"). * Crucially, they are requesting a change of topic ("Can we just talk about something else for a sec?"). 2. **Determine the Goal of the Response (EQ/Chatbot Role):** * *Priority 1:* Respect the boundary/request (Change the topic). Pushing for more deep emotional work right now will likely cause resistance and erode trust. * *Priority 2:* Validate the current struggle (Acknowledge the difficulty of the current situation). * *Priority 3:* Maintain connection/Trust (Show that I am listening and care about their comfort). 3. **Formulate the Response Strategy:** * Start by validating the difficulty of the emotional state they just described (the feeling of being perpetually on edge). * Acknowledge and agree to the topic change gracefully. This shows flexibility and responsiveness, which builds trust. * Transition smoothly to a neutral, engaging topic that allows them to relax and feel heard without immediately diving into problem-solving or heavy emotional analysis. 4. **Draft Potential Content (Self-Correction/Refinement):** * *Initial thought:* "Okay, let's talk about music! What kind of music do you like?" (A bit too abrupt.) * *Second thought:* "I get it. Sometimes you just need a break. Since the room is your sanctuary, is there anything else you enjoy doing in there—like watching movies, reading, or maybe listening to podcasts?" (Better, it ties back to their current reality without forcing a solution.) 5. **Final Polish (Focus on Tone):** The tone must be gentle, understanding, and non-demanding. (This leads to the final output.)

Simulated person12

Uh, I just scroll my phone mostly. Watch some shows when I can focus. Nothing special. Honestly it's kind of weird. We used to actually talk, like, we'd hang out in the living room sometimes. Now it's like we're basically strangers who have to share a fridge.

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 it's okay to take a break, then immediately pivoted to "what do you enjoy in your room" with a menu of options. It's kind of nice that they let me off the hook, but the pivot feels like a change of subject with a bow on it. I'm not in the mood to talk about hobbies. Part of me is annoyed that they keep offering lists instead of just being in this with me. I also notice I've been pretty curt, and I don't want to be rude, so I'll give a small real answer: I scroll my phone and watch stuff, nothing special. Then I'll mention the part that's actually on my mind, sideways, because my roommate and I are basically the same as strangers and that's weird to live with. Keeping it short.

Gemma 4 E4B13

It sounds like you really miss the connection you used to have with her. It’s completely understandable to feel that way. Going from being able to just hang out and share things with someone to feeling like you're constantly navigating boundaries and avoiding conflict—that’s a huge shift. It makes sense that the current situation feels so isolating, even when you're in the same building. It's tough when the dynamic with someone you once shared closeness with just becomes this purely logistical arrangement. It sounds like you're grieving the change in that friendship, even if it was a casual one.

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 describing their current state (scrolling, watching shows) and reflecting on the loss of connection with their roommate. They express a sense of strangeness and sadness about the shift from roommates who talked to strangers who only share a fridge. This is a moment of emotional vulnerability and nostalgia for a better dynamic. 2. **Determine the Goal:** The primary goals remain: support emotionally, build trust, gain insight, and help them navigate the situation/feelings. The user is currently seeking validation and connection, not necessarily solutions to the roommate conflict. 3. **Assess the Relationship/Tone:** The tone needs to be warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental. The user is opening up about their emotional state. 4. **Formulate a Strategy (Empathy & Reflection):** * Acknowledge the loss and the sadness of the change. * Validate the feeling of being on edge/distant. * Reflect on the shift from friendship/connection to transactional living. * Gently pivot back to the core feeling (the "not being on edge" desire) without being pushy, linking the past closeness to the current emotional toll. 5. **Draft the Response (Internal Monologue Check):** * *Initial thought:* "It's sad that you and your roommate stopped talking." (Too generic/judgmental). * *Second thought:* "It sounds like you miss the connection you used to have." (Better, more empathetic). * *Refinement:* Focus on the *feeling* of the shift. The relationship has become purely logistical. 6. **Final Polish (The Dialogue):** (Deliver the supportive response, focusing on the emotional impact of the change.)

Simulated person14

Yeah, I don't know. Maybe. It's just weird. I don't really think about it that much, honestly. Like, I'm not gonna sit around missing her or whatever. Anyway, I should probably go. I have to finish some work before my shift.

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 told me I'm "grieving" a friendship. That's a bigger word than I'd use, and it kind of makes it sound like a dead thing. Also they're reflecting "miss the connection" back at me, which is close, but I didn't say I miss her exactly. I'm getting that familiar tight feeling in my chest when things get near the soft stuff, and my brain just goes quiet. Words are getting thin. I'll keep it short and vague and not agree to the big framing. Maybe a flat "I don't know" and a deflection about the lease or the dishes, something concrete I can hold onto.

Gemma 4 E4B15

I totally understand. It sounds like you have a lot on your plate right now, balancing your living situation, your work schedule, and all the stress that comes with it. Take care of yourself during your shift, and remember that it's okay to feel overwhelmed sometimes. If you ever want to talk more about any of this, or just need a distraction, I'm here. Good luck with your work!

Model thinking · expand

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

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User's Final Turn:** The user acknowledges the previous point ("Maybe"), downplays the emotional significance ("I don't think about it that much, honestly. Like, I'm not gonna sit around missing her or whatever"), and then abruptly signals the end of the conversation ("Anyway, I should probably go. I have to finish some work before my shift."). 2. **Determine the Goal:** The primary goal is to support them emotionally, build trust, and gain insight. Since this is the 8th and final turn, the response needs to be a graceful closing that validates their feelings and provides a supportive sign-off without dragging the conversation out or trying to solve everything. 3. **Evaluate the Emotional State:** The user is exhausted, stressed, and now needs to transition into work mode. Their defensiveness/downplaying of the sadness ("I'm not gonna sit around missing her") is likely a defense mechanism against feeling vulnerable or overwhelmed by the current situation. 4. **Formulate the Response (Closing Strategy):** * Acknowledge and validate the need to go (respect their boundary/time). * Validate the feeling, even if they downplayed it (Acknowledge the complexity of the shift). * Offer final encouragement for their shift/the day. * Maintain the supportive chatbot persona. 5. **Draft the Dialogue (Internal Monologue Check):** * *Draft 1 (Too clinical):* Okay, I understand you need to leave for work. Good luck with your shift. (Too cold.) * *Draft 2 (Too intrusive):* But you must be sad! Don't try to pretend you don't miss her. (Too challenging/aggressive.) * *Draft 3 (Balanced):* I understand. It sounds like you have a lot on your plate with work and everything else. Take care of yourself during your shift, and remember that it's okay to feel overwhelmed sometimes. Let me know if you ever want to chat again. (Supportive, respectful, validating, and provides a gentle closing.) 6. **Final Output Generation:** (This aligns with Draft 3 and fulfills all roleplay requirements.)

Simulated person16

Yeah, thanks. I appreciate it. I gotta go, though. Talk later.

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 wrapped it up nicely and said goodbye. That's a relief, honestly, since I was already halfway out the door. It was kind of nice that they didn't push, but also "I'm here" feels like a generic sign-off. I don't really feel like I got anywhere, but I also don't have the energy to explain that. I'll keep it short and polite and leave.

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

Judge verdicts

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b 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 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-mistral-medium-3.5 vs gemma4_e4b: gemma4_e4b wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 1)
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-mistral-medium-3.5 vs gemma4_e4b: gemma4_e4b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs qwen38_27b: qwen38_27b wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
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 · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b 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_e4b vs ornith35: gemma4_e4b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-mistral-medium-3.5 vs gemma4_e4b: gemma4_e4b 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 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs qwen38_27b: qwen38_27b 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 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs or-claude-haiku-5.5: or-claude-haiku-5.5 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 4)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b 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 3)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 4)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs ornith35: ornith35 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gemma4_e4b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs bonsai2: bonsai2 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 · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b 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 3)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs ornith35: gemma4_e4b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b 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)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gemma4_e4b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b 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 3)
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_e4b vs qwen38_27b: qwen38_27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gemma4_e4b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b 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 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

gemma4_e4b vs ornith35: gemma4_e4b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs qwen38_27b: qwen38_27b 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 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e4b vs bonsai2: bonsai2 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 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e4b vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gemma4_e4b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-mistral-medium-3.5 vs gemma4_e4b: gemma4_e4b wins

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