A feedback mechanism occurs when the environment initially changes slowly or not at all in response to a small perturbation, but after the threshold is crossed, an additional small perturbation causes rapid and dramatic change.

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A feedback mechanism refers to a process where the output or result of an action is returned (fed back) to modify the next action. The description given refers to a tipping point or threshold effect, not a feedback mechanism.

A Feedback Mechanism Occurs When the Environment Initially Changes Slowly