Larry's House Has Caught Fire, and He Is Trapped Inside

question 24

Multiple Choice

Larry's house has caught fire, and he is trapped inside. The neighbors called 911. Two firefighters and one of the neighbors (an accountant) entered the house in an attempt to save Larry. Another neighbor tore away the screening around Larry's porch so that his dog could run to safety.
The neighbor who entered the burning house was performing a:

• A)moral imperative.
• B)supererogatory action.
• C)professional duty.
• D)discretionary duty.

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Definitions:

Context

The circumstances, background, or environment in which a particular event occurs or a concept is understood.

Morphostasis

Stability in a system.

Enmeshed Families

Characterizes a family system with overly close and intertwined relationships, where boundaries are blurred, leading to a lack of independence among family members.

Overbonded

Excessively close emotional attachments that can potentially hinder an individual's autonomy and personal growth.