When people are presented with the problem of getting a five dollar bill without moving the stack of objects placed on top of it, they are usually unable to solve the problem because of the taboo that one should not destroy money, which would be considered a learned barrier to problem solving.

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The statement suggests that the taboo of not destroying money may hinder people's problem-solving abilities in this specific situation, which is a plausible explanation. Therefore, the statement is true.

When People Are Presented with the Problem of Getting a Five