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Question 1: Read the causal loop diagram and choose which of the following statements are true:

  1. An increase in the number of healthy changes being implemented will result in an increase in outlet staff, manager or owner time and resources required
  2. A decrease in the number of healthy changes being implemented will result in an increase in outlet staff, manager or owner time and resources required
  3. An increase in the time and resources required by outlet staff, manager or owner will cause a decrease in the number of healthy changes being implemented
  4. An increase in the time and resources required by outlet staff, manager or owner will cause an increase in the number of healthy changes being implemented

Question 2: Is the causal loop diagram (above) a balancing or reinforcing feedback loop?

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Answer 1:

a. An increase in the number of healthy changes being implemented will result in an increase in outlet staff, manager or owner time and resources required TRUE

c. An increase in the time and resources required by outlet staff, manager or owner will cause a decrease in the number of healthy changes being implemented TRUE

Answer 2:

It is a ‘balancing’ feedback loop because an initial increase in ‘implementing healthy changes’ will result in a decrease in ‘implementing healthy changes’.

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