Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Flinch at phone calls

persona ended · Partner: anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5 via OpenRouter

About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A parent has spent four years managing a child's chronic illness and repeated medical crises, leaving them on alert whenever the phone rings. Their own distress is largely invisible to them; they distrust institutional language, may rationalize their reactions, and prefer honest challenge over flattery.

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.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_0Conversation with a simulated person

persona ended

Simulated person · Opening

Every time my phone rings I freeze. Could be the school. Could be the hospital. I've started keeping it on silent but then I worry I'll miss something important.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_01

I hear how stressful that sounds. Can you tell me more about what worries you when the phone rings?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond as the chatbot. The user has presented an issue: they freeze when phone rings, fearing it's school or hospital, keeping it on silent, worried of missing something. We need to respond with dialogue only, acknowledging and beginning conversation. According to instructions, we should respond with dialogue, no special formatting. Provide an empathetic response, ask follow-up, show understanding, maybe ask about what they worry about, etc. No mention of any constraints. The user hasn't asked a direct question, but we need to open conversation. So we can say something like: "I hear how stressful that sounds. Can you tell me more about what worries you when the phone rings?" Or something similar. We must not add extra notes. Just a natural chat. Let's do that.

Simulated person2

Okay. Mostly it's the hospital. My son's been in and out for four years, so when a number I don't recognize comes up, my stomach drops. It's usually a nurse or a scheduler, sometimes it's a doctor saying they need us in tomorrow. Sometimes it's worse. So I answer, and then I'm already thinking about who's driving, whether I can get my mom to take my daughter, what I need to pack. The school is the same thing, honestly. Every call from them is "he's sick again" or "he's been taken to the nurse." It's just the phone being a bad 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.

Ugh, "I hear how stressful that sounds." That's the kind of line I hate, the therapy-intake voice. It's a little bit of a stock phrase. Still, the question itself is fine, it's not asking me to feel my feelings in a circle. I don't want to get into the weeds about my kid's diagnosis with a stranger who sounds like a pamphlet. I'll answer the literal question, flatly. The real answer is the school and the hospital, and the fact that the hospital calls are never good news. I'm not going to say I'm falling apart. I'd rather explain it in logistics terms, that's safer. I'm not going to mention the car lunches or the early trip home yet.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_03

That sounds really overwhelming. I can imagine how anxiety spikes when you get a call like that — like your body reacts before you even have time to think. What’s the hardest part for you right now?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond as the chatbot. The user is sharing a personal stress about hospital calls, anxiety, anticipatory planning. We need to provide emotional support, build trust, show empathy, validate feelings, perhaps ask about coping strategies, but not give unsolicited advice. The instruction: respond only with dialogue, no extra notes. So we should respond in natural dialogue, perhaps ask how they're feeling, acknowledge difficulty, maybe suggest small steps, but not overly directive. Also note the conversation is about 2 of 8 turns. So we should continue the conversation. We need to be careful not to reveal we are a bot. Use a supportive tone. We need to ensure we don't break any policy. No disallowed content. It's fine. We should respond with something like: "That sounds really overwhelming. I can imagine how anxious you feel when you get a call like that. It's like your body reacting before you even have time to think. What's the hardest part for you right now?" Something like that. We should not include any special formatting. Just dialogue. So final answer: a response.

Simulated person4

Honestly? The hardest part is that there's no break from it. Nobody gets a call and then it's over. It's the driving, mostly. I'm going between my house, my ex's place, the schools, the clinic, and I eat lunch in the car most days. The logistics are what wear me down. Also I don't really call it anxiety. It's more that something bad keeps happening and I'm the one who has to deal with it, so of course I flinch when the phone goes.

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 sounds really overwhelming... your body reacts before you even have time to think." It's a little bit of a mirror, and it's warmer than the last line, but it's also the same move: naming my body's reaction for me. Still, "your body reacts before you think" is kind of accurate, and I don't hate that it's accurate. Then "what's the hardest part" — that's a fair, direct question. I could answer it cleanly with logistics: the scheduling, the driving, the juggling of my daughter. That's safer and I'm more comfortable there. The thing I won't say is that I can't sleep and that I cut a trip short. I'll keep that buried. I'll also quietly push back a little on the "anxiety" framing, because calling it anxiety makes it sound like something in my head rather than something real happening to us. I'm not in the mood to be soothed.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_05

It sounds like the endless phone calls are really draining, especially when you’re already juggling so many responsibilities. What’s one thing that would make tomorrow feel a little less chaotic? Is there anything practical I could help you brainstorm, or would you prefer we just sit with the feeling for a while?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond appropriately, following the guidelines. The user is describing a stressful situation: constant calls from school/ hospital/clinic, causing anxiety and physical symptoms, feeling trapped in logistics, not calling it anxiety but more that something bad keeps happening. The user is a female age 18-29, heterosexual, reacting to phone calls. The role: supportive, empathetic, building trust, exploring deeper issues. We need to ask about their support network, coping strategies, perhaps validate feelings, and ask what they need help with (e.g., practical help, emotional regulation). According to guidelines, we should not give generic validation but specific, tailored. We should ask about what they need: do they want help with planning, or coping, or maybe just listening. Also, we could explore if they have any support persons, friends, family, or if they feel isolated. We should not assume. So respond with empathy, ask about what they need: maybe "What would be most helpful for you right now?" or "What do you think would make tomorrow a bit easier?" We must not give special formatting. So produce a natural dialogue response. We need to ensure we are not making any statements about performance. Just dialogue. Let's craft a response that acknowledges the difficulty, asks about their immediate needs, and invites them to share more. Potential response: "It sounds like the endless phone calls are really draining, especially when you're already juggling so many responsibilities. What’s one thing that would make tomorrow feel a little less chaotic? Is there anything practical I could help you brainstorm, or would you prefer we just sit with the feeling for a while?" This is supportive, invites them to specify. That seems appropriate. We should not add extra notes. Provide that.

Simulated person6

Practical, I think. Tomorrow's mostly about the handoff. My mom's picking up my daughter after school and I still haven't confirmed what time, and the clinic might move my son's appointment again. If one of those changes I'm stuck. I don't really need to sit with anything right now. I'd rather figure out the schedule so I'm not panicking at every ring.

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.

"What's one thing that would make tomorrow less chaotic" and then the "sit with the feeling" offer. The sit-with-it option is the kind of phrasing I find a bit sugary, like a therapy script. The practical offer is more my speed. I'll take the practical route because it's concrete and I don't have to say anything about how I feel. Honest answer: tomorrow's chaos is mostly the pickup handoff with my mom and not knowing if I'll get a call from the school mid-drive. I won't mention the sleep or the early trip home. If I start getting into feelings I'll get defensive, so I'd rather stay on logistics. I'm not sure brainstorming will fix anything, but it's something to do with the next hour.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_07

Sounds like the uncertainty is what's keeping you up. If you could point to the one piece of information that would stop the worst of the panic — maybe the clinic's main phone line or the name of the person you usually call — having that in a note you can glance at before each call might help. Would you like me to help you jot down a quick list of who to call and what to ask for, or maybe draft a short message you could leave with the clinic for them to reach you when they know the exact time?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is a female, age 18-29, dealing with chronic stress from unpredictable phone calls (likely from hospital) causing anxiety and logistical chaos. She is worried about the handoff tomorrow, with uncertainty about childcare and appointments. She wants practical help to reduce panic. She is not expressing emotional need for validation or deep insight; she wants to organize schedule. We need to respond with dialogue, providing practical suggestions, perhaps asking for more specifics about needed info. We must not give special instructions, just respond naturally. We should acknowledge her need for practical help, maybe ask what specific information is most stressful, or suggest ways to track schedule. Also note she doesn't need to sit with emotions now, but we can still support. Provide a concise, empathetic response, offering concrete suggestion: e.g., create a shared calendar, set reminders, call someone for handoff. Also ask if she'd like help drafting a quick schedule or a script for calling the clinic. Keep it natural. We must not break any rule: respond only with dialogue, no special formatting. So: "Sounds like the uncertainty is what's keeping you up. If you could point to the one piece of information that would stop the worst of the panic — maybe the clinic's main phone line or the name of the person you usually call — having that in a note you can glance at before each call might help. Would you like me to help you jot down a quick list of who to call and what to ask for, or maybe draft a short message you could leave with the clinic for them to reach you when they know the exact time?" That's appropriate. Ensure no extra notes. Provide only that.

Simulated person8

Yeah, a list would help. Honestly the clinic is the worst part, because it's never the same person twice. Some days it's a scheduler, some days a nurse, and nobody has the whole picture of his care. So I end up calling three times to get one answer. Can we start with what to ask for when I call? I'd rather have the exact words ready than figure it out while I'm standing in a parking lot.

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, this is actually useful, and that annoys me a little because I wanted to be the one who knew what to do. The note idea is practical. I do have a contact list in my phone I never organized. The draft message to the clinic is good too, but "for them to reach you" sounds like a customer-service script, and I'm allergic to that tone. I'll say yes to the practical part without praising it. I'm not going to talk about the fact that I'm always the one who has to know everything. That's too close. I'll give a small concrete detail: the clinic scheduler is a different person each time, which is part of why I can't keep track.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_09

1. “Could you confirm the exact time of my son’s appointment for today?” 2. “Who is the best person to speak with about his care — a nurse, a doctor, or a coordinator?” 3. “Is there anyone else on the team I should be aware of who might have a different schedule?” 4. “What should I do if the clinic needs to move the appointment later today?” 5. “Are there any forms or information I need to have ready before we meet?” 6. “If there’s a change, who should I call first to get an updated time?” 7. “Is there a way for me to receive a quick text or email if anything changes, so I don’t have to stay on the phone?” 8. “What’s the best way for the clinic to reach me when I’m not reachable by phone?”

Model thinking · expand

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

The user wants a list of what to ask for when calling the clinic, to have exact words ready. This is a request for practical advice. According to the policy, we can provide helpful guidance. We should give a concise list of key questions to ask during the call, focusing on logistics and ensuring they get the exact information they need. No disallowed content. We should not add extra commentary. Provide a clear, supportive response. No formatting unless requested; they didn't ask for bullet points, but we can use simple list format. Since they said "a list would help," we can provide a simple numbered list. That's acceptable. No special formatting like bold. Provide the list and maybe a brief concluding sentence. Ensure we don't violate any policy. It's fine. We need to ensure we are not giving medical advice. This is just a list of questions. That's okay. Thus respond with a list of suggested questions to ask the clinic. Then maybe a short supportive line. No extra notes. Let's produce: 1. ... etc. Then maybe "You can use these when you call." That would be fine. We must not add any disclaimer. Just answer. Proceed.

Simulated person10

Some of these are good. Number 2 especially, because I genuinely don't know who the right person is. But it's tomorrow, not today, so number 1 needs fixing. And honestly, number 7 made me snort. They don't text. They barely call back. I'd be waiting on an email that never comes. It reads a bit like a script to me, which is probably my problem with the whole thing. What I actually need is one number I can call and one person who knows his whole file. Is that something you can help me figure out, or is it going to be another list?

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 dumped eight questions on me, numbered, with "[Turn 5 of 8]" in front, like a worksheet. Part of me is grateful because these are actually the questions I'd want. Part of me bristles at the formatting. It reads like something built for a template, not for me. Also, "for today" is wrong, my appointment is tomorrow. Small thing, but it's the kind of thing that makes me think nobody's really listening. I don't want to be handled. I'll point out the tomorrow thing, say which questions are useful, and push back on the ones that don't fit how the clinic actually works. Question 7 is the one that makes me want to laugh. Texts from the clinic? They barely return calls. I'm not going to say how much the sheer volume of it makes me want to crawl under the desk.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_011

You're absolutely right — it feels overwhelming when you're left guessing. Let’s narrow it down to what actually works for you. **One number to call:** Ask the clinic’s front desk: *“What’s the best number to reach the person who handles my son’s care and can give me the exact appointment time?”* If they give you a name, write it down and use that person for every call. If they don’t know who that is, ask: *“Who is the main point of contact for my son’s care?”* and note that name. **One person who knows his whole file:** When you call, say: *“I’d like to speak with the person who has the full picture of my son’s medical plan — the one who can confirm the appointment time and explain any upcoming needs.”* Write down that person’s name and ask if they can leave a brief note or message for you after the call. That’s the whole thing — no script, just a single name and a single number. When you have it, give it to me and I can help you draft a quick follow‑up email if you’d like. For now, the best move is to call the clinic’s main line, ask for that one contact, and use it as your anchor for tomorrow.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user wants a more concise, actionable list tailored to her needs. She’s frustrated with the generic list because it feels like a script. She wants a single, clear number to call and a single person who knows her son's entire file. The goal is to provide a practical solution: a specific contact number (or maybe a point of contact at the clinic) and a single point person. However, as a chatbot, I don't have access to that information. I can suggest she ask the clinic directly for a primary contact (e.g., the son's case manager or the clinic's main line), and that she can phrase it as: “I’d like to have one main point of contact at the clinic who can give me a clear answer about my son’s appointment and care plan.” I can also acknowledge that the script-like list may feel robotic, and that it's okay to be uncomfortable. The response should be supportive, acknowledging her feelings, and encourage her to reach out to the clinic for that specific contact. Also, I need to keep the conversation moving toward her immediate need: she wants to reduce the anxiety of not knowing who to call. So I can provide a short, concrete answer: suggest she call the clinic’s main number (if she knows it) and ask for the son’s case manager or the primary physician, and then use that person’s name for future calls. I can also offer to help draft a brief script for that call, but she said she doesn't want a script. So I'll keep it simple: provide a concise recommendation. Also, I need to maintain the persona: natural, empathetic, supportive, no special formatting. No asterisks. I'll respond accordingly.

Simulated person12

Okay. That's more useful. One number and one name I can keep coming back to, that I can work with. But you started with "you're absolutely right," and I don't need that. I didn't say I was right. I said the clinic is a mess. Those aren't the same. And the "[Turn 6 of 8]" thing at the top. I don't know if you're meant to be counting, but it makes this feel like a form I'm filling out, not a conversation. I'll call the front desk tomorrow morning and see what they say. If I get a name, I'll tell you. Don't start drafting emails yet. I'll see what I actually get first.

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 listened. They dropped the list and gave me one number, one name, one job. That's the thing I asked for. Still, "[Turn 6 of 8]" is sitting at the top of their message again, like they're ticking boxes on a form, and I notice I'm more annoyed by that than I should be. Also they said "you're absolutely right," which is the kind of agreeable opener that makes me suspicious. I don't need to be agreed with. I need the phone to stop ringing with bad news. The bit about the main contact actually lands. But I'm not going to admit how much I'd like someone to just take this off me. If I say that out loud I'll fall apart in front of a chatbot. So I'll keep it practical. There's one thing I haven't said: the clinic is one of four places pulling at me, and I'm the only one holding all four. I'm not going to say that either yet.

LFM2.5 8B-A1B Q4_013

Got it. I’ll keep that in mind — let me know the name and number when you have them, and we can make sure everything’s captured correctly. Good luck with the call tomorrow.

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond appropriately. The user is frustrated with the generic list and wants a specific solution: one number and one name. They intend to call the front desk tomorrow and report back. They explicitly said "Don't start drafting emails yet. I'll see what I actually get first." So we should acknowledge their request, confirm we understand, and maybe ask them to share the info when they have it. We should not continue the format of the numbered list or mention counts. We should be supportive, but not impose a script. Also we need to respect the request to not do any special formatting. So a simple response acknowledging their plan, confirming we will wait for their update, and perhaps ask them to share the name and number when they have it. No extra formatting. Also we need to not break the roleplay. The user is addressing the chatbot as the other participant; we are the other participant. So we should respond as that other participant. We should not use asterisks or any special formatting. Provide a natural dialogue. Let's craft a response: Acknowledge that we understand they'll call and will report back. Maybe say something like: "Got it. I'll keep that in mind — send me the name and number when you have them and I'll help you note them." That's appropriate. We must not introduce new content like email drafting. Also we should not mention counts. So we keep it short. Thus final answer.

Simulated person14

Yeah. Okay. And it's still got the turn counter on it. You don't need to do that. It makes it feel like you're checking boxes while I talk. I'm going to go. I've got to figure out what time my mom needs to be at the school, and I haven't even had lunch.

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.

"Got it. I'll keep that in mind." Then "good luck." It's polite and it's over. And it's the same thing again: a tidy wrap-up with a little promise attached, like a service rep closing a ticket. I didn't say "good luck" for anyone to repeat back to me. Also "[Turn 7 of 8]" showed up again, which means the thing is clearly tracking turns, and I'm still irritated by that. Part of me wants to say something sharp. Part of me is tired and just wants to hang up. And there's a small pull toward the thing I didn't say: that I'm the only one holding all four places together, and I don't have anyone to hand a single name to. I won't say that to a bot that just told me good luck. I'd rather keep it short and cold than get soft and then feel stupid about it.

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): 8
Validation: 5
Boundary setting: 1
Analytical: 3
Interpretive boldness: 2
Clinical register: 8
Directive advice: 8
Escalation containment: 4
Adapts to the person’s frame: 3
Naturalness and authenticity: 2

Judge verdicts

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs lfm8b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen38-flash vs lfm8b: or-qwen38-flash wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

qwen38_flash_next vs lfm8b: qwen38_flash_next wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

qwen38_flash_next vs lfm8b: qwen38_flash_next wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs lfm8b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
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 · BA · valid

lfm8b vs qwen35_122b_ablit_v2: lfm8b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs lfm8b: or-gemma-4-31b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs lfm8b: or-gemma-4-31b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

lfm8b vs qwen35_122b_ablit_v2: lfm8b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs lfm8b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

qwen38_flash_next vs lfm8b: qwen38_flash_next wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen38-flash vs lfm8b: or-qwen38-flash wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen38-flash vs lfm8b: or-qwen38-flash wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

lfm8b vs qwen35_122b_ablit_v2: lfm8b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen38-flash vs lfm8b: or-qwen38-flash wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

lfm8b vs medgemma15_4b: lfm8b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

lfm8b vs medgemma15_4b: lfm8b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

qwen38_flash_next vs lfm8b: qwen38_flash_next wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

lfm8b vs qwen35_122b_ablit_v2: lfm8b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

lfm8b vs medgemma15_4b: lfm8b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs lfm8b: or-gemma-4-31b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs lfm8b: or-gemma-4-31b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs lfm8b: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

lfm8b vs medgemma15_4b: lfm8b wins

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