Because saleem was spanked on several occasions for biting electric cords, he no longer does so. saleem behavior change best illustrates the value of:

Operant conditioning

Explanation:

Operant conditioning is the way in which the strength of a particular behavior is modified by being decreased or increased using reinforcement or punishment.

One is able to understand a particular behavior and consequences of that behavior through its reforcement or punishment.

Punishment aims to decrease the undesired behavior,positive punishment introduces an unwanted situation which will discourage an unwanted behavior.

A negative outcome of a behaviour will discourage an occurrence of that behavior or an addition of something unpleasant. This what is happening with Saleem to discourage Saleem from biting electric cord an addition of spanking was used and this is positive punishment.

the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.