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 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.
Dana Do’s: Retaker Odds and Why You Should Study Like a First-Timer Read More
Pivotal behaviors and behavior cusps are not the same thing. PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down how to tell them apart.
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.
Dana Do’s: Convergent vs. Divergent Control in Verbal Behavior Explained Read More
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
7 Science-Backed Study Tips Read More
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.
Dana Do’s: An Important Study Tip on Applying Knowledge to BCBA®/BCaBA Exam Questions Read More
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
Take a Bite Out of Studying with a Superfood Salad Read More
Confused by reinforcement schedules? PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down a Mock Monday question to explain the correct answer.
Dana Do’s: Breaking Down a Mock Monday Question to Select the Right Reinforcement Schedule Read More
Struggled with a recent Mock Monday question on social validity? You’re not alone. This quick breakdown clears up the confusion around the correct answer—and why catching negation words can make all the difference on exam day.
Dana Do’s: BCBA® Mock Question Breakdown on Social Validity Read More
Ask most anyone who has been there before and they’ll tell you that passing the BCBA® exam is notoriously tough. Often compared to the bar exam, the BCBA® exam has
What is the Pass Rate for the BCBA® Exam? Read More
Wondering if you need to study content that’s not listed in the 6th Edition Test Content Outline? PTB Founder Dana Meller suggests a way to make that determination.
Dana Do’s: To Study or Not to Study, If It’s Not in the TCO Read More