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Seven Feedback Characteristics
Table 6.1
lists seven characteristics that, together with the determinability char-
acteristic discussed next, form a more detailed profile of a feedback loop. At first
glance, some of these characteristics might seem as if they overlap, but they do not.
It is easy to confuse positive feedback with constructive feedback and negative feed-
back with destructive feedback. However, positive destructive feedback does exist.
For example, losing pieces in a game of chess will increase the chance of losing more
pieces and losing the game. Likewise, in
Civilization
, the growth of a city is slowed
down by the corruption that is caused by large cities: negative feedback on a con-
structive effect.
TAble 6.1
seven characteristics
of Feedback
