Teaching a child to suck on a pacifier instead of eating sand would be considered which of the following?
A) differential reinforcement of zero behavior
B) differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior
C) using a pica box
D) facial screening

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Differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior involves teaching a behavior that is physically impossible to do at the same time the problem behavior is occurring. In this case, sucking on a pacifier is incompatible with eating sand, so teaching the child to suck on a pacifier would be an example of differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior. Choices A, C, and D are not relevant to the scenario.

Teaching a Child to Suck on a Pacifier Instead of Eating