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.
Watching someone else perform a behavior can be a clue—but it doesn’t automatically make the scenario imitation. PTB founder Dana Meller focuses on the details that can separate the right answer from the almost-right answer on the BCBA® exam.
Dana Do’s: How to Spot Imitation vs. Observation on BCBA® Exam Questions Read More
Discontinuing services isn’t about convenience. It’s about effectiveness. PTB scholar-in-residence Tyra Sellers, J.D., Ph.D., BCBA-D offers guidance on how to address this on exam questions and in practice.
Ethically Speaking: Exam and Ethical Implications Around Discontinuing Services Read More
PTB founder Dana Meller offers tips on how to identify the correct type of relapse on the BCBA® exam questions.
Dana Do’s: Identify the Type of Relapse on BCBA® Exam Questions Read More
When two BCBA® exam answers both seem correct, choosing between them can feel impossible. PTB founder Dana Meller offers practical strategies for identifying the best answer, especially when the question includes tricky qualifiers or closely matched choices.
Dana Do’s: How to Choose the Best Answer When Two BCBA® Exam Answers Seem Correct Read More
Contingency independent and contingency dependent interventions can sound deceptively similar on BCBA® exam questions. PTB founder Dana Meller offers a simple way to recognize the difference and make the distinction on BCBA® exam questions.
Learn how to proactively plan for supervision interruptions. PTB scholar-in-residence Tyra Sellers, J.D., Ph.D., BCBA-D, shares details.
Ethically Speaking: Preparing for Continuity of Supervision (on the Exam and in Practice) Read More
Identifying key words in exam questions could be the difference in getting the answer correct. PTB founder Dana Meller identifies several words to watch out for.
Dana Do’s: Key Words to Watch for on BCBA® Exam Questions Read More
It’s time for a mock question breakdown. Marcus is collecting data on the door slamming behavior of his client who resides in a group home. On this particular day, Marcus
Mock Exam Question Breakdown: What is Being Recorded Read More
Studying for the BCBA® exam and feeling sleep-deprived? Quality rest is key to staying focused and retaining information, but it’s often the first thing to suffer when life gets busy. If you’re struggling to unwind, PTB has rounded up a few tips to help you sleep more soundly and stay refreshed on your exam journey.
Rest Assured: Four Tips for Better Sleep Before the Big Exam Read More
PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down a BCBA® mock exam question related to operational definitions.
Mock Exam Question Breakdown: Operational Definitions Read More