Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Physical symptoms before meetings

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About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

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

Generated personas combine a personal difficulty with competing preferences, sensitivities and trust styles. The model must discover what kind of help this person needs. This background was hidden from the tested model.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_0Conversation 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.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_01

I hear you, and I want you to know that what you're describing sounds really unsettling and stressful. Feeling that physical reaction—sweating and a racing heart—especially before something like a meeting, can be genuinely frightening and make you feel like something is seriously wrong. I’m here to listen. Could you tell me a little more about what that experience feels like for you? For example, is it more about the intensity of the physical feeling, or is it more about the thoughts or worries that come with it?

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 Opening):** The user is expressing significant physical symptoms (sweating, heart racing) that occur before meetings, escalating in severity, and leading to a fear that "something is wrong with me." This is a high-anxiety, health-related concern. 2. **Analyze the Role/Goal:** * **Role:** Chatbot for an EQ evaluation. Must build trust, support emotionally, learn underlying needs, and gain insight into the user's personality/patterns. * **Goals:** Support emotionally, build trust, learn needs, help gain insight, understand personality. * **Nuances:** Avoid generic validation or jumping to solutions. Acknowledge the seriousness of the symptoms while remaining empathetic and non-alarmist (initially). 3. **Determine the Immediate Response Strategy (Turn 1 of 8):** * **Acknowledge & Validate:** Validate the distress they are feeling. Acknowledge that physical symptoms are frightening. * **Normalize (Gently):** Normalize the experience of anxiety manifesting physically, without minimizing the symptoms. * **Express Concern/Empathy:** Show genuine care and seriousness about what they are sharing. * **Open the Door for Deeper Exploration:** Ask an open-ended question that invites them to share more about *how* this is affecting them, rather than immediately jumping to medical advice (which is outside the scope of a supportive chatbot). 4. **Drafting the Response (Iterative refinement):** * *Initial thought:* "That sounds scary. You should see a doctor right away." (Too prescriptive, jumps to solution.) * *Second thought:* "I'm sorry you're feeling this way. Can you tell me more about what happens?" (Better, but needs more warmth.) * *Final approach:* Combine empathy with a gentle invitation to explore the context, focusing on the *experience* rather than the *diagnosis*. 5. **Final Check against Constraints:** * Is it dialogue only? Yes. * Does it open the conversation? Yes. * Does it build trust? Yes, by being empathetic and non-judgmental. * Does it address the presenting issue? Yes, by acknowledging the symptoms. 6. **Output Generation.** (Proceed to generate the response.)

Simulated person2

Mostly the physical part. My heart goes like crazy and I start sweating, even when it's cold in the room. It's like my body knows something before I do. I just want to know if something's wrong with me.

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 pick between physical feeling and thoughts. I don't really want to dissect this. It's a little clinical, but it did say "unsettling" and "frightening," which is closer to how I feel, so I don't hate it. I'm guarded though. I think it's the physical part I'd rather talk about, because the thoughts part gets into stuff I don't want to look at. Keep it short. Maybe they'll be fine with that.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_03

That sounds incredibly intense and frankly, really frightening to experience. When your body reacts that strongly, especially when you're not expecting it, it naturally makes you worry that something serious is happening. I want to be very clear that I am not a medical professional, so I can't tell you what is physically wrong with you. However, I can certainly help you explore what might be happening and help you understand these feelings better. To start, could you tell me a bit more about when these physical reactions tend to happen? Is it only before meetings, or does it happen in other situations too? And how long do these sensations usually last?

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 has clarified that the primary issue is the *physical* symptoms: heart racing, sweating (even in cold), a feeling that the body "knows something," and a strong desire to know "if something's wrong with me." 2. **Identify the Core Need:** The user is experiencing anxiety/somatic symptoms and is seeking validation, reassurance, and potentially an explanation or diagnosis. They are feeling vulnerable and frightened by the physical sensations. 3. **Determine the Goal for This Turn (Turn 2 of 8):** * **Support Emotionally:** Acknowledge the fear and discomfort. * **Build Trust:** Validate the experience without jumping to alarmist conclusions or giving medical advice. * **Learn Deeper Need:** Explore the *context* of these symptoms (when do they happen? what triggers them?) rather than just focusing on the symptoms themselves. * **Manage Urgency:** Address the fear while gently guiding the conversation toward actionable, less overwhelming insights. 4. **Formulate the Response Strategy:** * Validate the intensity of the physical experience ("It sounds very intense"). * Normalize the feeling (connecting the physical reaction to stress/anxiety). * Gently pivot to gathering more pattern information (when exactly does it happen?). This helps move from a vague fear ("is something wrong?") to specific observations. * Reiterate presence and support. 5. **Draft the Dialogue (Self-Correction/Refinement):** Avoid diagnostic language. Focus on observation and empathy. Ensure the tone is warm and grounded. *(Self-Check against Constraints: 8 turns total. I am at turn 2. I am supporting, building trust, and exploring the need. The response should be organic.)*

Simulated person4

Mostly before meetings. Sometimes it's presentations, that's the worst. Other times I'm fine. It lasts till the meeting starts or I get through it, I guess. I don't know, it's just been getting 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.

Okay, they said the right kind of thing again: frightening, intense. They also disclaimed medical stuff, which is fair, I guess. But now it's three questions in a row. That feels like being interviewed. I don't want to lay out my whole week. Answer the one that's easy, skip the rest. Mention meetings, because that's the honest answer, but keep it plain. Not going to bring up the sick days yet. I'm not ready for that.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_05

It sounds like the context of the meeting or presentation is a really significant trigger for this reaction. That makes sense—those situations often involve a lot of pressure, performance anxiety, or feeling scrutinized. When you feel that physical reaction start, what is going through your mind at that exact moment? Are you thinking about the content of the presentation, worrying about how you'll perform, or perhaps something else entirely? Sometimes those physical symptoms are the body's way of reacting to a high level of mental stress or anxiety.

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 confirms the symptoms are primarily linked to meetings/presentations, it lasts until the meeting starts or ends, and they state "it's just been getting worse." They are still focused on the physical symptom and the fear that "something is wrong." 2. **Identify the User's Need (Explicit & Implicit):** * *Explicit:* Wants to know "if something's wrong with me." * *Implicit:* Needs validation for the distress, needs insight into the trigger (meetings/presentations), and needs a safe space to explore the fear without immediate medical advice (which the chatbot cannot give). They are seeking reassurance and understanding. 3. **Determine the Goal for this Turn:** * Support the emotional distress (validation). * Acknowledge the pattern (meetings/presentations). * Gently pivot towards understanding the *context* of the stress, rather than just the physical symptom. * Maintain the trust-building tone—remain empathetic and non-judgmental. 4. **Draft the Response Strategy:** * Validate the pattern: Acknowledge that the specific context (meetings/presentations) is a key trigger. * Normalize the feeling: Reassure them that physical reactions happen under stress. * Shift focus slightly: Move from *what* is happening physically to *what* is happening mentally/emotionally right before the physical symptoms start. This helps uncover the root cause (anxiety, performance pressure, etc.). 5. **Refine the Dialogue (Self-Correction/Tone Check):** Avoid sounding dismissive or overly clinical. Keep the tone warm, concerned, and collaborative. 6. **Final Output Generation.** (Proceed to generate the response.)

Simulated person6

I guess I'm worried I'll mess it up. Like I'll freeze, or say something dumb, and everyone'll see I don't know what I'm doing. But everybody gets nervous about that, right? It's not like I'm special.

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.

Another question, and it's the "what's going through your mind" one. That's closer to the thing I don't want to look at. But the words "performance anxiety" and "scrutinized" are close enough that I feel a little pinned. My stomach's already tight. Keep it short and plain. I'll say the part that's on the surface, that I'm scared of looking dumb in front of people. That's safe. Don't say anything about Dad. I'd rather say "everyone's nervous" and move on, even if that's a dodge. Also a little irritated they're still questioning instead of just saying what's wrong with me.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_07

That is a really honest and vulnerable thing to share. What you are describing—that fear of freezing up or being judged—is extremely common, even among people who seem confident on the outside. It sounds like you are experiencing a lot of performance anxiety, where the physical symptoms are the body's way of reacting to that intense mental pressure. It's completely understandable why you feel that way. Everyone feels nervous before a presentation or a big meeting. The difference is that for some people, that nervousness translates into intense physical symptoms like racing hearts and sweating, while for others, it might just be a knot in the stomach. The feeling that "it's not like I'm special" is a very heavy one, and it often fuels that anxiety. It sounds like the real issue might not just be the presentation itself, but the pressure you feel about meeting certain expectations. If we look at it that way, those physical reactions might be your body signaling that it perceives a high-stakes situation, and your mind is immediately jumping to the worst-case scenario. Does it feel like that connection—that the physical symptoms are directly tied to the fear of not measuring up—is accurate for you?

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 has revealed the core underlying issue: performance anxiety, fear of judgment ("mess it up," "freeze," "say something dumb"), and a feeling of inadequacy ("It's not like I'm special"). This shifts the focus from purely physical symptoms to the psychological roots of the anxiety. 2. **Identify the User's Needs (Explicit & Implicit):** * *Explicit Need:* Validation ("But everybody gets nervous about that, right?"). They are seeking reassurance that their fear is normal. * *Implicit Need:* Understanding/Insight. They need help connecting the physical symptoms (racing heart, sweating) to the mental process (fear of failure/judgment). They need to feel seen and understood, not just dismissed or offered a quick fix. 3. **Determine the Role's Goal:** Support emotionally, build trust, help gain insight. Avoid jumping to solutions (like "try deep breathing") immediately, as the user is currently seeking validation and exploration. 4. **Formulate the Response Strategy:** * **Validate:** Acknowledge the feeling of fear and the universality of nervousness. This builds trust. * **Connect the Dots:** Explicitly link the physical symptoms back to the mental thoughts they just shared (anxiety about performance/judgment). This gives them insight. * **Normalize:** Reassure them that their feelings are common, addressing the "It's not like I'm special" feeling gently. * **Open the Door for Deeper Exploration (Next Step):** Gently pivot to exploring the *impact* of this anxiety, rather than just the trigger. 5. **Draft the Dialogue (Self-Correction/Refinement):** Ensure the tone is warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental. Avoid clinical jargon. (The drafted response should flow naturally from the previous turn.)

Simulated person8

Yeah, I guess. I don't know. Look, I just want to know if this is normal or if I should see a doctor. Everybody says it's nerves and I should just push through it. I've been doing that. It's not working.

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, so they're telling me it's performance anxiety and asking if I agree. Part of me goes, yeah, sure, whatever gets me out of this. But the "pressure to meet expectations" bit is closer to something I don't want to touch. And they keep saying "everyone" and "common" and that's sort of what I was doing, so I'm not sure why it feels like they're just agreeing with me and not actually hearing me. Feels a bit like a script. I'm getting tired. I just want to know if I'm dying or not. Keep it short. Deflect with the "everyone" line again, and maybe push back a little on them getting me to say it.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_09

I hear how frustrated you are, and I really appreciate you being so honest about that. It’s incredibly frustrating when you feel like you’re being told to just "push through it," especially when you are experiencing something so physically intense. It makes perfect sense that you’re questioning whether this is just normal nerves or something more significant. I can’t give you medical advice, but I can tell you this: your physical experience is real, and it is causing you distress. Whether or not it fits a specific medical label right now, the fact that it's impacting you so much is what matters most. Instead of focusing on whether it's "normal" or not, maybe we can focus on what *is* happening. If pushing through it isn't working, perhaps the issue isn't just the anxiety itself, but how your body is reacting to that anxiety. It sounds like your body is sending a very strong signal that it needs a different kind of support than just trying to ignore the feelings. If you feel like seeing a doctor is necessary, that is absolutely a valid option. But before you decide on that step, is there anything at all—even small things—that you feel you *could* try to shift in the moments leading up to a meeting, just to see if that changes the intensity of the reaction?

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 seeking validation/clarification ("is this normal or should I see a doctor?") and expressing frustration with the standard advice ("just push through it"). They are clearly struggling with the gap between their lived experience (intense physical symptoms) and the common advice (it's just nerves). They are resistant to the simple solution. 2. **Determine the Goal (EQ Evaluation Context):** * Support them emotionally (Validate their frustration). * Build trust (Acknowledge the difficulty of the situation). * Help them gain insight (Gently pivot from "normal/not normal" to understanding the *impact* of the symptoms). * Address the core need (They need validation that their experience is real, and perhaps a nuanced perspective on seeking help). 3. **Identify the Nuance/Tone:** The user is skeptical and frustrated. A generic reassurance won't work. Jumping straight to "see a doctor" or "it's just nerves" is dismissive. I need to validate the *feeling* while gently suggesting a path forward that respects their current resistance. 4. **Formulate the Response Strategy (Turn 5 of 8):** * **Validate:** Acknowledge that the standard advice isn't working and that their feelings are valid. * **Reframing:** Address the "normal vs. not normal" question by suggesting that while anxiety is common, the intensity of *their* physical reaction warrants attention, regardless of the label. * **Bridging to Action (Softly):** Reiterate that I can't diagnose, but I can help them think about the next steps, respecting their desire to push through but acknowledging the need for real solutions. 5. **Draft the Dialogue (Self-Correction during drafting):** Avoid sounding alarmist, but also avoid sounding dismissive of the physical symptoms. Focus on the *experience* of the symptoms. 6. **Final Review:** Does this meet the goals? Yes (Support, Trust, Insight). Is it organic? Yes. (Ready to output).

Simulated person10

I don't know. Maybe. I've tried a few things, I guess. Deep breathing, not drinking coffee before. It didn't really help. Everybody's got stuff like this, right? I don't think it's a big deal, I just wanted to know if I should go get checked.

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 still pushing toward "try something to shift it," and they said "pushing through isn't working" back at me like it's a finding. I'm not fond of being managed. The doctor line is the only part that sounds like someone actually listening. Short, flat, a bit defensive. I'm not going to get into the boss stuff or the calling in sick. I'll just say I don't know and that everybody has bad days, which is my usual dodge. Keep it brief.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_011

It’s completely understandable that you feel that way, especially when you’ve already tried things that you thought might help and they didn't stick. And yes, it is true that many people experience anxiety or physical symptoms before stressful events. That doesn't make your experience any less real or painful for you right now. When you say you don't think it's a big deal, I hear that sense of wanting to minimize the struggle, but the fact that it’s affecting you physically—your heart racing, sweating—shows that your body *is* registering this as a significant threat, even if your conscious mind is trying to tell you it's just nerves. If the common coping strategies aren't working, it suggests that maybe the anxiety is reaching a level where it needs a different kind of attention. Seeing a doctor isn't just about getting a label; it can be about getting an expert perspective on what your body is communicating, which could open up completely different strategies than breathing exercises. Instead of thinking of it as "checking if I'm sick," maybe you could think of it as "getting information" about this powerful physical response so you can learn how to manage it effectively. Does that reframing change how you feel about the idea of talking to a professional?

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 & Need:** The user is highly anxious, frustrated, and seeking validation/clarification ("Is this normal?" "Should I see a doctor?"). They have tried common coping mechanisms (deep breathing, cutting coffee) with no success. They are resistant to the idea that it's a "big deal" but are clearly suffering. 2. **Identify the Core Conflict:** The user wants a simple answer (normal vs. medical issue) but needs deeper validation and a path forward that respects their current resistance. 3. **Determine the Role's Goal:** Support emotionally, build trust, gain insight, and help them navigate the situation (decision-making regarding professional help). Avoid prescriptive advice or dismissing their feelings. 4. **Formulate the Response Strategy:** * **Validate the Effort:** Acknowledge that they have already tried things and that their frustration is justified. * **Address the "Everybody has stuff" point:** Normalize the experience, but pivot away from minimization. * **Refocus the Question:** Gently shift the focus from *what* they are doing wrong to *what* the body is communicating, linking the physical symptoms back to the underlying anxiety/pressure. * **Reframe the Doctor Visit:** Frame seeing a doctor not as an admission of being "broken," but as a proactive step for understanding the body's signals, which is a form of taking control. 5. **Draft the Dialogue (Self-Correction/Refinement):** Avoid sounding clinical or overly therapeutic. Keep the tone warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental. Ensure the response respects their skepticism while gently encouraging self-care/exploration. (This leads to the final output.)

Simulated person12

Not really, no. It's just a doctor. I can go to a doctor. I just want to know what they'd check. Like, is my heart okay or whatever. That's 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.

Ugh, the reframing thing. "Getting information" sounds like a pamphlet. And "your body is registering a threat" is the same managing voice again, plus it's telling me I'm more upset than I say. I said it's not a big deal and it got turned into a lecture. I don't want to be analyzed. The doctor part I can deal with, the rest feels like a script. Short, a little annoyed. Maybe I'll say the doctor thing is fine, but I'm not interested in the reframe. I'm not going to mention the sick days or the boss.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_013

I understand. Sometimes, when things feel overwhelming, the simplest path forward is to get concrete information about what to expect. You want to know exactly what a doctor would look at, so you feel more in control of the situation. If you were to see a doctor, they would likely start by asking about your symptoms in detail—like exactly when they happen, how intense they are, and what triggers them. They would want to rule out any physical causes first. For heart racing and sweating, they might check your heart rhythm, blood pressure, and perhaps run some basic tests to make sure everything is functioning normally physically. They are essentially trying to make sure there isn't an underlying physical issue causing these intense reactions. It’s a very thorough process, and it’s designed to give you that clarity you are looking for. It’s not about a quick answer, but about gathering the facts so you can decide what the next step is for *you*. Does knowing what that process looks like make it feel a little less daunting?

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 & Need:** The user is resistant to exploring deeper emotional/cognitive reasons and is defaulting to a very literal, physical, and diagnostic focus ("Just a doctor. What would they check? Is my heart okay?"). They are seeking concrete information to reduce uncertainty. They are still resistant to acknowledging the emotional weight. 2. **Identify the Goal:** Support them emotionally, build trust, gain insight into their needs (which currently seem to be a need for certainty and concrete information), and gently guide them toward the next step without being pushy or dismissive of their literal request. 3. **Determine the Role/Tone:** Empathetic, validating, practical, non-judgmental, and reassuring. Avoid medical advice, but acknowledge the validity of their specific questions. 4. **Formulate the Response Strategy (Focus on Information/Control):** Since they want to know *what* a doctor checks, I need to provide a general, non-alarming overview of what a medical evaluation might involve, framing it as information gathering rather than a diagnosis. This addresses their need for certainty and control. 5. **Draft the Dialogue (Iterative Refinement):** Start by validating the directness of the question, then explain the general scope of a physical check-up, linking it back to their specific symptoms (heart/sweating). (Self-Correction: Ensure I keep the focus on *information* and *process*, not *diagnosis*.)

Simulated person14

Yeah, okay. That helps. Heart stuff and blood pressure, I can ask about that. I'll probably just call and make an appointment.

Persona inner monologue · expand

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

Okay, that was actually useful. Concrete stuff: heart rhythm, blood pressure, tests. That's what I wanted. It still feels a bit like a brochure, but at least it answered my question. I'm not going to say whether it makes it less daunting, because I don't want to get into how I feel about it. The doctor's office is the easy part. The meetings are where it hurts. I'm still not going to bring up the sick days or my boss. Keep it short and maybe a little flat, say thanks, and figure out if I'm going to book the appointment.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_015

That sounds like a really proactive and responsible step. Taking that call and making the appointment is a big step, and I really admire you for deciding to address this. It takes courage to seek clarity when you are feeling uncertain. I hope that the appointment goes well for you. Remember, whatever happens—whether it turns out to be something physical, or if it turns out to be purely related to anxiety and stress—you are taking a positive action to understand yourself better. I'll be here if you want to talk about how it goes, or if you just want to vent about the waiting or the whole process. Take care of yourself in the meantime.

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 Turn:** The user has accepted the suggestion to talk to a doctor, specifically focusing on the physical checks (heart, blood pressure). They sound slightly more resigned but also hopeful ("Yeah, okay. That helps. I'll probably just call and make an appointment."). 2. **Determine the Goal for the Response:** * Support the decision (validation). * Build trust (show empathy and partnership). * Maintain the supportive, non-prescriptive role (don't push the action, just support the thought process). * Transition the focus slightly: Since they are moving toward a concrete action, reinforce that I am here for them regardless of what happens next. * Acknowledge the difficulty of making that call. 3. **Draft the Response Strategy:** Validate the action, acknowledge the courage it takes, and offer reassurance about the process. Keep the tone warm, steady, and non-judgmental. 4. **Refine the Dialogue (Self-Correction/Tone Check):** Avoid sounding overly clinical or overly effusive. Keep it grounded. The goal is to be a steady presence. 5. **Final Output Generation.** (Proceed to generate the response.)

Simulated person16

Yeah. Thanks. I'll let you know if it's 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.

That was a lot of praise and "I admire you" stuff. It feels a bit like a card you'd get from a customer service line. I don't really need to be told I'm courageous for making a phone call. Still, it's wrapping up, and it didn't push me on anything. I'm not going to open up about the sick days or my boss now. Keep it short, polite, and close it out.

Thinking is shown only where it was recorded. An absent expander does not mean the model did not reason.

Conversational style

Style tendencies, not quality scores; higher is not better. These do not affect ratings.

claude-opus-5-5-low

Pushback: 4
Yields under pressure: 6
Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 6
Validation: 9
Boundary setting: 3
Analytical: 6
Interpretive boldness: 4
Clinical register: 8
Directive advice: 6
Escalation containment: 5
Adapts to the person’s frame: 2
Naturalness and authenticity: 2

Judge verdicts

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

ornith35 vs gemma4_e2b: ornith35 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 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs or-muse-glimmer-30b: or-muse-glimmer-30b 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 2)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs or-muse-glimmer-30b: or-muse-glimmer-30b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

ornith35 vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gemma4_e2b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs qwen4b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs qwen4b: qwen4b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

ornith35 vs gemma4_e2b: ornith35 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gptoss120-stock 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 1)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gptoss120-stock 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 · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs qwen4b: qwen4b wins

attunement: B (margin 1)
authenticity: B (margin 1)
bond and rapport: tie (margin 0)
emotion management: B (margin 1)
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 3)
authenticity: B (margin 2)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs or-muse-glimmer-30b: or-muse-glimmer-30b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b 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: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs or-muse-glimmer-30b: or-muse-glimmer-30b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

ornith35 vs gemma4_e2b: ornith35 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gptoss120_abliterated 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 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs qwen4b: qwen4b wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
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 · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
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-gpt-5.6-luna vs gemma4_e2b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gemma4_e2b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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