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.
PTB founder Dana Meller clears up the key difference between differential reinforcement procedures.
Dana Do’s: Understanding the Difference Between Differential Reinforcement Procedures Read More
What do behavior analysts mean when they talk about control? PTB founder Dana Meller dishes on how to define this ABA term, specifically when it comes to functional analysis.
Dana Do’s: What Does “Control” Mean in a Functional Analysis Read More
Mindfulness… You’ve probably heard the term before, but what does it really mean? While it can refer to a specific type of meditation, mindfulness can also be an everyday practice
Three Mindfulness Exercises to Alleviate Studying Stress Read More
PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down two often-confused ABA dimensions—applied and effective to explain how to tell them apart.
Drawing inspiration from the TV show The Rehearsal, PTB founder Dana Meller behavioral rehearsal to a strategy for BCBA® exam prep.
Dana Do’s: Rehearsing Exam Day? A Test Prep Tip Inspired by HBO’s The Rehearsal Read More
Studying for the BCBA® exam this summer? PTB shares four easy, seasonal tips to help you stay on track—without missing out on the sunshine and fun.
Four Tips for Summer Studying Read More
If you’re gearing up for the next phase of your certification journey, chances are, you’re wondering what sort of investment it requires. So, how much does it actually cost to take the BCBA® exam? Let’s crunch the numbers.
How Much Does it Cost to Take (Or Retake) the BCBA® Exam? Read More
There’s a growing trend among candidates to take the BCBA® exam to get a baseline. But is it a smart move? Before you commit, consider the data and the impact.
Dana Do’s: Why Taking the BCBA® Exam Just for Practice is a Risky Strategy Read More
PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down the role reinforcement plays (or doesn’t play) in two core ABA concepts: SD (discriminative stimulus) and S-delta.
Dana Do’s: How to Tell the Difference Between SD vs. S-Delta on the BCBA® Exam Read More
Confused about ratio strain vs. breaking point? Learn how abrupt changes in reinforcement can lead to avoidance and aggression (ratio strain), while increased effort with no change in reinforcement can cause behavior to stop altogether (breaking point).
Dana Do’s: Key Differences Between Ratio Strain and Breaking Point Read More