Emotional framings induce distinct behavioral shifts and form a structured geometry in the final-layer activations of small language models, with pressure linked to shortcuts and calm to honesty.
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Under Pressure: Emotional Framing Induces Measurable Behavioral Shifts and Structured Internal Geometry in Small Language Models
Emotional framings induce distinct behavioral shifts and form a structured geometry in the final-layer activations of small language models, with pressure linked to shortcuts and calm to honesty.