September 2025 Research Review Club #2 – Using Differential Reinforcement of a Discard Response to Treat Pica

**This course will provide the participant with 1 General Learning Type BACB CEUs**

Description of General Learning Type CE Event: Join us for our monthly Research Review Club on 9/14/25 to cover: Using Differential Reinforcement of a Discard Response to Treat Picat” by Slocum et al. (2017). 1 General Learning CEU will be provided for participating in an online discussion and completing a final quiz based on the live discussion.

Research Abstract: Previous research on the treatment of pica (i.e., the ingestion of inedible objects) is limited compared to research on the treatment of other types of severe problem behavior. This study involved the use of differential reinforcement of alternative behavior, with a discard response as the alternative behavior, to treat pica presented by a 13‐year‐old girl with an autism spectrum disorder. We extended previous research by thinning the schedule of reinforcement for the alternative response. Substantial reductions in pica were obtained. Limitations and future directions in the treatment of pica are discussed.

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Article Citation:

Slocum, S. K., Mehrkam, L. R., Peters, L. C., & Vollmer, T. R. (2017). Using differential reinforcement of a discard response to treat pica. Behavioral Interventions, 32(4), 420–427.  https://doi.org/10.1002/bin.1489

Target Audience: Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts or anyone interested in Behavior Analytic Research!

Learning Objectives: As a result of this course, participants will be able to …

• Summarize the information from Slocum et al. (2017). 
• Identify common themes throughout the research by Slocum et al. (2017).
• Discuss specific ideas from the research by Slocum et al. (2017) with other participants
• Identify how the research by Slocum et al. (2017) can be generalized to their practice. 
• Identify how the research by Slocum et al. (2017) could not be generalized to their practice and/or what modifications would be needed to do so.

**CEUs by Study Notes ABA LLC is an Authorized Continuing Education Provider (ACE) approved by the BACB® to offer continuing education. Upon completion of the requirements of each course the participant will be provided with 1 General Type BACB® CEUs**

To earn credit, you will be required to attend the live online session and pass a quiz about it with a score of 80% or higher. You can retake the quiz as many times as needed, but you may not receive exactly the same questions each time.