diff --git a/autogpt/agent/agent.py b/autogpt/agent/agent.py
index c226f379..395d00ae 100644
--- a/autogpt/agent/agent.py
+++ b/autogpt/agent/agent.py
@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-import yaml
 from colorama import Fore, Style
 
 from autogpt.app import execute_command, get_command
@@ -150,7 +149,9 @@ class Agent:
                             "",
                         )
                         thoughts = assistant_reply_json.get("thoughts", {})
-                        self_feedback_resp = self.get_self_feedback(thoughts)
+                        self_feedback_resp = self.get_self_feedback(
+                            thoughts, cfg.fast_llm_model
+                        )
                         logger.typewriter_log(
                             f"SELF FEEDBACK: {self_feedback_resp}",
                             Fore.YELLOW,
@@ -266,8 +267,7 @@ class Agent:
                     )
         return command_args
 
-    @staticmethod
-    def get_self_feedback(thoughts: dict) -> str:
+    def get_self_feedback(self, thoughts: dict, llm_model: str) -> str:
         """Generates a feedback response based on the provided thoughts dictionary.
         This method takes in a dictionary of thoughts containing keys such as 'reasoning',
         'plan', 'thoughts', and 'criticism'. It combines these elements into a single
@@ -279,10 +279,7 @@ class Agent:
         Returns:
             str: A feedback response generated using the provided thoughts dictionary.
         """
-
-        with open(Config().ai_settings_file, "r") as yaml_file:
-            parsed_yaml = yaml.safe_load(yaml_file)
-            ai_role = parsed_yaml["ai_role"]
+        ai_role = self.config.ai_role
 
         feedback_prompt = f"Below is a message from an AI agent with the role of {ai_role}. Please review the provided Thought, Reasoning, Plan, and Criticism. If these elements accurately contribute to the successful execution of the assumed role, respond with the letter 'Y' followed by a space, and then explain why it is effective. If the provided information is not suitable for achieving the role's objectives, please provide one or more sentences addressing the issue and suggesting a resolution."
         reasoning = thoughts.get("reasoning", "")
@@ -290,8 +287,7 @@ class Agent:
         thought = thoughts.get("thoughts", "")
         criticism = thoughts.get("criticism", "")
         feedback_thoughts = thought + reasoning + plan + criticism
-        feedback_response = create_chat_completion(
+        return create_chat_completion(
             [{"role": "user", "content": feedback_prompt + feedback_thoughts}],
-            "gpt-3.5-turbo",
-        )  # * This hardcodes the model to use GPT3.5. should be an argument
-        return feedback_response
+            llm_model,
+        )
diff --git a/tests/unit/test_get_self_feedback.py b/tests/unit/test_get_self_feedback.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..54641f91
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/unit/test_get_self_feedback.py
@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+from autogpt.agent.agent import Agent
+from autogpt.config import AIConfig
+from autogpt.llm_utils import create_chat_completion
+
+
+def test_get_self_feedback(mocker):
+    # Define a sample thoughts dictionary
+    thoughts = {
+        "reasoning": "Sample reasoning.",
+        "plan": "Sample plan.",
+        "thoughts": "Sample thoughts.",
+        "criticism": "Sample criticism.",
+    }
+
+    # Define a fake response for the create_chat_completion function
+    fake_response = (
+        "Y The provided information is suitable for achieving the role's objectives."
+    )
+
+    # Mock the create_chat_completion function
+    mock_create_chat_completion = mocker.patch(
+        "autogpt.agent.agent.create_chat_completion", wraps=create_chat_completion
+    )
+    mock_create_chat_completion.return_value = fake_response
+
+    # Create a MagicMock object to replace the Agent instance
+    agent_mock = mocker.MagicMock(spec=Agent)
+
+    # Mock the config attribute of the Agent instance
+    agent_mock.config = AIConfig()
+
+    # Call the get_self_feedback method
+    feedback = Agent.get_self_feedback(
+        agent_mock,
+        thoughts,
+        "gpt-3.5-turbo",
+    )
+
+    # Check if the response is correct
+    assert feedback == fake_response