BxLog is PTB’s exam prep blog, edited and curated by veteran ABA professionals with a mission to provide candidates helpful tools and guidance along their BCBA® exam prep journey. Explore short videos and articles containing valuable information including explanations of Test Content Outline concepts and ABA terminology, study tips, mock exam questions with answer breakdowns, and lifestyle advice to maintain a healthy exam prep regimen.
Feel like 24 hours just isn’t enough sometimes? For a BCBA® exam candidate, chances are, it’s not. Busy days can lead to overbooked schedules and feeling overwhelmed. If you’re on […]
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Learn how how a function-based approach can help identify the true reasons behind performance challenges with PTB founder Dana Meller and PTB scholar-in-residence, Tyra Sellers, J.D., Ph.D. BCBA-D.
Dana Do’s: FBA for Supervision Read More
Beyond time sampling and interval recording, there are two other discontinuous measurement methods PTB founder Dana Meller believes you should know for the BCBA® exam.
Dana Do’s: Understanding Discontinuous Measurement Methods Read More
When behavior reappears after extinction, is it spontaneous recovery or resurgence? PTB founder Dana Meller explain the difference.
Dana Do’s: Unwanted Effects of Extinction Read More
Baseline logic is one of the most essential — yet often confused — concepts on the BCBA® exam. PTB founder Dana Meller breaks it down.
Dana Do’s: How Baseline Logic Connects to ABA Experimental Designs Read More
When it comes to ethical and professional responsibilities, scope of practice and scope of competence are not interchangeable. Learn the differences from PTB founder Dana Meller.
Dana Do’s: Scope of Practice vs. Scope of Competence Read More
Learn what PTB’s scholar-in-residence Dr. Tyra Sellers, J.D., Ph.D., BCBA-D, hopes to contribute to BCBA® exam prep for certification candidates, agency partners, and universities.
Q&A: PTB’s Scholar-in-Residence, Dr. Tyra Sellers Read More
PTB founder Dana Meller gives a quick lesson on internal validity and the four ways it can be threatened.
Dana Do’s: Talking Internal Validity and What Threatens It Read More
You’ve gotten your degree, you’re completing your supervision hours, and the BCBA® exam is finally on your horizon… Now what? Two words: exam prep. Studying for the Big exam is
How Long Should You Study for the BCBA® Exam? Read More
Feeling the pressure with only one or two BCBA® exam attempts left? PTB founder Dana Meller shares practical strategies so you can maximize your prep, protect your mindset, and give yourself the best shot at passing.
Dana Do’s: What to Do When You’re Down to Your Last BCBA® Exam Attempt Read More