John C. Meyer identified four specific expectations people have of the police when they call for help in noncrime situations. What is the name of the expectation in which an individual calls the police about another person in order to divert attention away from his or her own behavior?

A. relief from unpleasant situations
B. counterpunching
C. obtaining emergency services
D. maintaining a social boundary


Answer: B

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