When People Are Presented with the Problem of Getting a $5

question 101

True/False

When people are presented with the problem of getting a $5 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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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Weak Emotions

Feelings that are less intense or overwhelming, often more subtle or nuanced in expression.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for mobilizing the body's fight-or-flight response and regulating involuntary bodily functions.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's rest and digest response, opposite of the sympathetic nervous system.