Piliavin's model of the decision-making process used by people when deciding whether to help in an emergency situation is referred to as the:

A) bystander-calculus model.
B) diffusion of responsibility model.
C) differential equation model.
D) audience inhibition model.

Bystander-Calculus Model

A theoretical framework suggesting that individuals go through a cognitive evaluation process in deciding whether to help in an emergency, considering costs and benefits.

Decision-Making Process

A step-by-step approach to making choices among various alternatives, involving elements such as identifying a problem, evaluating options, and selecting a course of action.

Emergency Situation

Often involves an unusual event, can vary in nature, is unplanned and requires a quick response.