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 duty
B)supererogatory action
C)professional duty
D)discretionary duty

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The neighbor who entered the burning house was performing a supererogatory action, which refers to an action that goes beyond what is required or expected, especially in terms of moral or ethical behavior. This neighbor, being an accountant and not a trained firefighter, went above and beyond what could be reasonably expected of someone in their position by risking their life to save another.

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