Transitivity is connected to stimulus equivalence, yes, but there’s more to it than that. Let PTB founder Dana Meller explain the key differences between these two concepts.
Dana Do’s: The Differences Between Stimulus Equivalence and Transitivity, Explained Read More
Chained and tandem schedules are both compound schedules. They require correct responding that must also occur in a specific order for reinforcement to be delivered. But that may not be as easy as it sounds.
Dana Do’s: Chained Versus Tandem Schedules Explained Read More
Experimental design tends to trip lots of people up. Here’s an exam trick from Dana Meller that will help you breaking down questions on the exam.
Dana Do’s: A Trick to Help Dissect BCBA® Exam Questions on Experimental Designs Read More
What is the difference between these two natural human behavior phenomena, rooted in consequences? Dana Meller breaks it down.
Dana Do’s: Confused by Matching Law and Behavioral Contrast in ABA? Read More
MOs and SDs do share some similarities, but there are some key differences to note. PTB co-founder Dana Meller breaks it all down to help you discriminate between MOs, SDs, and how they work together.
Refer to 5th Edition Task List Sections B-10: Define and provide examples of stimulus control, and B-12: Define and provide examples of motivating operations.
Dana Do’s: Compare and Contrast MOs and SDs Read More
If a response prompt and a stimulus prompt both prompt correct responses, what is the difference?
Dana Do’s: What’s the Difference Between Response vs. Stimulus Prompts? Read More
PTB founder takes some of the fear out of the interobserver agreement math with simple tips that can help narrow your discrimination.
Dana Do’s: Why IOA Math Should Not Intimidate You Read More
Depending on the source, you can get some conflicting information about DRL vs DRD. PTB co-founder Dana Meller clears up the confusion with a more current look at these two reinforcement procedures.
Dana Do’s: What’s the Difference Between DRL and DRD in ABA? Read More
The difference between formal and feature stimulus class is something that has caused many students a great deal of confusion. That is because they seem the same, unless you look closely and realize they are not. PTB co-founder Dana Meller explains.
Refer to 5th Edition Task List Section B-2: Define and provide examples of stimulus and stimulus class.
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Do alternative behaviors always have to be functionally equivalent to the target behavior that we’re trying to reduce or eliminate? PTB founder Dana Meller breaks it down.
Dana Do’s: Do Alternative Behaviors Need to be Functionally Equivalent? Read More