When people are presented with the problem of getting the 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 learned barrier of not destroying money can prevent people from considering solutions that involve tearing or cutting the bill, even if it would solve the problem.

When People Are Presented with the Problem of Getting the Five