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# reinforcing loop
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One of two foundational structures of [[systems thinking]], the other being the [[balancing loop]]. In a reinforcing loop, an action produces a result which influences more of the same action - leading to either growth or decline. These can be seen as [[virtuous cycle|virtuous cycles]] or [[vicious cycle|vicious cycles]].
![[mental model reinforcing loop.png]]
*Example of reinforcing loop of [[mental models]]*
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## Sources
[[Systems Thinking Basics - Anderson & Johnson 1997]]