We see the effects of these mentalgymnastics all the time: Few people change their minds on hot-button issues, even when new information is provided to them.
这些心理活动的后果显然易见：很少有人会在热点问题上改变自己的观念，即使新信息证明他们错了。
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That's the promise of Nintendo's Brain Age, which claims to “help train your memory and keep your mind sharp” through reading exercises, math puzzles, and other mentalgymnastics.