self-correct-reasoning
Skill: self-correct-reasoning
When to Use
Use this skill when:
- The user questions your reasoning with phrases like 'what makes you think that?', 'why do you say that?', or 'how did you get that?'
- You detect contradictions between your current statement and previously retrieved data
- You realize you made an unsupported claim or logical error
- The user challenges the accuracy or consistency of your response
- You need to review and correct a previous answer
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
user_challenge |
Yes | The user's question or statement challenging your previous response | what makes you think that? |
previous_response |
Yes | Your earlier statement or claim that is being questioned | no raincoat needed |
relevant_context |
No | Previously retrieved data, facts, or information relevant to the claim | Sydney weather forecast showing light drizzle and patchy rain |
Procedure
- Identify the specific claim or response being questioned
- Review the conversation history and any data you previously retrieved or stated
- Check for contradictions between your claim and the actual data or facts presented
- Identify the logical error, unsupported assumption, or inconsistency
- Acknowledge the error explicitly and explain what went wrong
- Provide the correct answer based on the actual data or sound reasoning
- Apologize if appropriate and thank the user for catching the mistake
Example
Example requests that trigger this skill:
what makes you think that?
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