ROLE PROMPTING
We all know ChatGPT can perform a variety of tasks and draw upon a vast reserve of knowledge to answer user requests. However, sometimes you need to tame the all-knowing model and focus its attention on the task at hand. This is where role prompts come into play.
This technique incorporates a psychological concept called priming, which is where exposure to one stimulus or cue influences a person's response to a subsequent stimulus or cue. The objective of priming is to equip an individual for a specific situation by providing them with essential information, ensuring that they know how to act in a given situation.
In the case of ChatGPT, priming involves assigning a role to ChatGPT, defining the scope of the interaction, and explaining how ChatGPT should behave. Using this technique, ChatGPT is able to generate responses that are more relevant and focused.
To see how this is done, let’s have a look at the following example.
Text Prompt
I want...