Such a diagram is called a flow chart and the path of action is easily seen in the chart.

这样的图表叫做程序框图，动作的过程在图中很容易看出。

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Negative feedback loop — a closed path of action and reaction that self-limiting rather than self-reinforcing.

负反馈循环——在自我限制和自我增强的行为与反馈之间一条封闭的回路。

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Positive feedback loop----A closed path of action and reaction that is self-reinforcing rather than self-limiting.

正反馈循环——在行为和反映之间一条为自我增加而非自我抑止的一条封闭回路。

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So, whatever you do, sticking to your chosen path of action is key.

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