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.
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
Summer is (un)officially on. Do your plans include studying for the BCBA® exam? Don’t let test prep put a bummer on your summer. PTB has four tips that will help
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
Do motivating operations (MOs) only influence behavior in the moment? Not quite. Learn more about behavior-altering effects and functional-altering effects that shape future behavior. Using relatable examples, PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down how MOs impact reinforcement value now—and in the long run.
Dana Do’s: Do MOs Only Affect Behavior in the Moment? Read More
Learn how the BCBA® exam is scored, and what score you should aim for to improve your chances of passing.
Dana Do’s: How the BACB® Scores the BCBA® Exam Read More
Avoid BCBA® exam scams on social media. Learn how to spot fake offers, protect your money, and stay ethical in your test prep.
Dana Do’s: Avoid BCBA® Exam Scams Read More
How do you discriminate between operant behavior and respondent behavior on test questions? PTB founder Dana Meller shows you the ABC of it.