As Figurative Speech
By analogy, the term is also used to describe exercises solely for the development of a skill: for example, asking students solved questions in philosophy or economics. It is also described as a method for becoming "Good Christians" by Walter Scott. Another analogy is described on the Western Washington University website as part of The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook.
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