{"title":"Self-Correction Oscillation: Preventing Flip-Flop Loops","region":"Global","category":"Reliability","description":"Stopping agents from toggling between two incorrect states.","lastUpdated":"2026-02-23","steps":["Log every 'Correction Attempt' to detect state repetition.","Implement a 'Maximum Oscillation' limit (e.g., 2 per turn).","Force a 'Third-Option' reasoning requirement if a flip is detected.","Use a 'Higher-Order' model to break the tie in an oscillation.","Reset the agent's 'Assumption Buffer' when a loop occurs."],"url":"https://checklist.day/self-correction-oscillation-preventing-flip-flop-loops"}