Prompting
Reflection prompt
A follow-up instruction asking a model to inspect and improve its own previous answer.
Example
After drafting, the model is asked to reconsider its answer and correct weak reasoning.
Why it matters
It offers another chance to catch omissions or weak assumptions before sharing a draft.
You'll hear it
“Look back at your answer and check the unsupported claims.”
Can you control it?
Yes
Yes. You can often use or adjust a reflection prompt directly when the product supports it. The available options and their effect still depend on the tool.
Common questions
- Can self-review miss the same mistake again?
- Yes. The system may repeat its original misunderstanding rather than recognize it.
- Can a revision become worse?
- Yes. It can remove a correct detail or introduce a new error while trying to improve the answer.
- Is self-review the same as an independent check?
- No. Independent evidence or another reviewer may catch weaknesses the original system overlooks.