Dana Do’s: Equity vs. Equality in ABA Supervision
When it comes to supervision in ABA, equity and equality are often confused—but they’re not the same. PTB founder Dana Meller explains.
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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.
5 Tips for Beating the Odds on Exam Day
Sitting for the BCBA® exam is the moment every candidate dreams of… And dreads. After months of preparation, hours spent studying, and a whole lot of hard work, it can
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Dana Do’s: Breaking Down Behavior-Altering Versus Value-Altering Effects
Learn the key distinctions between value-altering effects and behavior-altering effects with this quick lesson from PTB founder Dana Meller.
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Dana Do’s: Retaker Odds and Why You Should Study Like a First-Timer
PTB founder Dana Meller has a mantra when it comes to BCBA® exam prep: Study like a first-timer. Dive into the data and learn why studying everything is her top tip for beating retaker odds.
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Dana Do’s: How to Tell the Difference Between Pivotal Behaviors and Behavior Cusps for the BCBA® Exam
Pivotal behaviors and behavior cusps are not the same thing. PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down how to tell them apart.
Dana Do’s: Convergent vs. Divergent Control in Verbal Behavior Explained
Struggling with convergent and divergent control in verbal behavior? PTB founder Dana Meller explains how multiple control works with simple, relatable examples to help you master these tricky concepts.
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7 Science-Backed Study Tips
As PTB always says, exam prep is a marathon, not a race. Whether you’re preparing for the BCBA®, IBA®, or QBA® exam, studying is a non-negotiable. Many students spend weeks
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Dana Do’s: An Important Study Tip on Applying Knowledge to BCBA®/BCaBA Exam Questions
Advice from PTB founder Dana Meller on what to do when your knowledge of general concepts, definitions, and ideas is not generalizing to nuanced and contextualized test questions.
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Take a Bite Out of Studying with a Superfood Salad
Hungry? PTB knows just the thing. The team headed back to the PTB test (prep) kitchens to whip up a how-to guide for building a supercharged salad. Get the scoop
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Dana Do’s: Breaking Down a Mock Monday Question to Select the Right Reinforcement Schedule
Confused by reinforcement schedules? PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down a Mock Monday question to explain the correct answer.
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