Reflektoin

Reflektoin is a neologism used in some theoretical discussions to describe a cognitive process in which an agent reflects on its own thinking and, crucially, on its own reflections. The term is not widely adopted in mainstream cognitive science or psychology. In most usage, reflektoin denotes a second-order reflexivity: after an initial deliberation, the system evaluates the reasoning process itself, including biases, confidence estimates, and decision criteria, with the aim of adjusting future deliberations.

Discussions vary on whether reflektoin is a standalone mechanism or an aspect of metacognition. Some proponents align it with metacognitive monitoring and control, while others treat it as a higher-order reflective layer that can influence beliefs and actions retroactively. In theoretical AI contexts, reflektoin is described as a hypothetical feedback loop that enables self-improvement by revising internal models in light of reflective assessments.

Critique: Because the term lacks clear operational definitions and experimental validation, it risks overlapping with established concepts such as metacognition, reflection, and self-monitoring. Its usefulness is debated, and it remains mostly within speculative or informal discourse rather than formal theory.

See also: metacognition, reflection, reflexivity, self-monitoring, introspection, feedback.