Final answer:
Stabilization is achieved when negative feedback reduces overshoot in a system, with the amount of damping affecting how quickly and smoothly this occurs.
Step-by-step explanation:
Stabilization is reached as the negative feedback reduces overshoot of the signal. In the context of systems or signals, overshoot occurs when the output exceeds its target value. This is often the result of delay in applying negative feedback, which is crucial for stabilization. A system with less-than critical damping will return to equilibrium faster but will overshoot and oscillate multiple times before settling. This is known as an underdamped system. On the other hand, a critically damped system will return to equilibrium in the shortest time possible without overshooting. If the system is overdamped, it may still overshoot, but will reach equilibrium over a much longer period of time. To minimize overshoot, the delay in negative feedback should be less than the natural timescale governing the problem.