Ch. 8
4 of 1 ·Feedback Loops
Chapter 8 · Systems Around Us
Lesson 4 · Systems and Ripple Effects
Feedback Loops
See how effects can strengthen or balance the change that produced them.
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Concept
Effects can circle back
In a reinforcing loop, a change creates effects that produce more of the same change. In a balancing loop, effects push the system back toward a limit or goal.
Example
Practice, confidence and effort
Click to zoomIllustration supporting Practice, confidence and effortUseful practice can improve confidence, which encourages more practice—a reinforcing loop. Fatigue can eventually reduce useful practice—a balancing force.