feedback mechanisms
Self-correcting system cycles
Feedback mechanisms are processes where a system's output influences its own input, creating a loop of self-regulation.
In biology, body temperature triggers sweating or shivering to restore balance.
In engineering, a thermostat adjusts heating based on readings.
Negative feedback stabilizes systems toward equilibrium; positive feedback amplifies changes, sometimes to destructive effect: The feedback mechanism spiraled out of control.
- cyberneticsCommunication and control science
- error correctionFixing identified mistakes
- course correctionMid-journey directional fix
- trial and errorLearning through repeated attempts
- learning curveRate of skill acquisition
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