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When role playing and simulations are used in interactive lessons, students engage best when they are introduced to them naturally. Effective role playing calls for planning, a well defined format, goals and outcomes that are described in detail, and time to debrief after the simulation. Utilizing the information they have learned through simulations and role playing, students must improvise. In the process, they encourage critical thinking and collaborative learning. In addition to helping students clarify their attitudes and beliefs, these teaching tools can also help them make links between abstract ideas and practical circumstances".

Review the above information - within this framework what is meant by 'abstract ideas'? Include an example to demonstrate your depth of understanding.