Positive feedback you can give: "I'm really happy with your determination to finish this project. I know it wasn't easy, but I knew you could do it. Your helpful attitude makes it clear that you can continue to take on new challenges and grow with the company.

The release of oxytocin from the posterior pituitary gland during labor is an example of positive feedback mechanism. Oxytocin stimulates the muscle contractions that push the baby through the birth canal. The release of oxytocin result in stronger or augmented contractions during labor.

A common positive feedback loop that may occur in your life is dependence on a substance. For example, if you have a few alcoholic drinks in a short amount of time, your blood alcohol level rises rapidly. While this level is on the rise, it can be a pleasurable rush.

A familiar example of positive feedback is the loud squealing or howling sound produced by audio feedback in public address systems: the microphone picks up sound from its own loudspeakers, amplifies it, and sends it through the speakers again. Platelet clotting demonstrates positive feedback.