As the proponents of social learning theory found several fundamental shortcomings in behaviorism, the exception to the shortcomings is that statement that states "classical behaviorism is based on research using humans, as opposed to animals". The Option B is correct.
In sociology, a social learning is a theory of learning process social behavior which proposes that new behaviors can be acquired by observing and imitating others.
The theory holds that learning is a cognitive process that takes place in a social context and can occur purely through observation or direct instruction, even in the absence of motor reproduction or direct reinforcement.
Full options "a. Behaviorism ignores motivation. b. Classical behaviorism is based on research using humans, as opposed to animals. c. Behaviorism ignores the social dimension of learning. d. Behaviorism treats the organism as essentially passive.
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