Directional Stimulus Prompting
A technique that uses directional stimuli, or cues, to steer a model's output in a particular direction. It is especially useful when you need an answer of a specific type or style.
| Advantages | Drawbacks |
|---|---|
| Lets you control the tone and style of answers | Can limit the model's creativity |
| Helps you get more focused and relevant answers | Requires careful selection of stimuli to achieve the desired effect |
| Can be used to adapt output to specific requirements | Can make the model harder to tune for general-purpose tasks |
Example of Directional Stimulus Prompting:
Write a short story about time travel. Use the following directional stimuli:
- Atmosphere: mysterious and slightly unsettling
- Writing style: short, dynamic sentences
- Key elements: an unexpected plot twist, a time paradox
- Emotional tone: a mix of wonder and fear of the unknown