Skinner had a radical idea about private events and behaviorism. But it’s not as “out there” as you might think. Not making the connection? PTB co-founder Dana Meller breaks down how– and why– private events are consistent with behaviorism.
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A motivating operation is not a thing that you hold in your hand. It is the state or condition of being deprived of something or satiated with something. PTB co-founder Dana Meller dives into the in-the-moment effects to help explain the difference.
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There is a difference between ethical decision-making in practice, versus ethical decision-making on test question scenarios.
Dana Do’s: Tips for Exam Questions About Ethics Read More
Branching out, PTB co-founder Dana Meller shares the latest from her “tree” of knowledge to help discriminate between response and stimulus generalization (puns intended).
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What are the key differences between these these two procedures? PTB co-founder Dana Meller distills the concepts with common and relatable examples we can identify with.
Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Sections B-9: Define and provide examples of operant extinction; and B-6: Define and provide examples of positive and negative punishment contingencies.
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The ethics code asks behavior analysts to obtain informed consent before starting a treatment plan. But…what does that entail? PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down informed consent, assent, and the ethics elements you need to know.
Refer to Code Standard 2.11 Obtaining Informed Consent
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PTB co-founder Dana Meller offers detailed examples to help students better discriminate between two often confusing concepts: masking vs. overshadowing.
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Which chaining method goes with which behavior? Dana Meller offers some considerations that may help you answer that question on the exam.
Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section Section G-8: Use chaining.
Dana Do’s: Chain Chain Chain, Chain, Chain… Read More
It’s not wrong to associate sterotypic behaviors with automatic reinforcement— but there are other factors to consider. PTB co-founder Dana Meller offers a quick explainer to clear up the confusion.
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If all prompts prompt behavior, how can you tell the different between stimulus and response prompts? PTB co-founder Dana Meller simplifies it with one word.
Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section G-4: Use stimulus and response prompts and fading (e.g., errorless, most-to-least, least-to-most, prompt delay, stimulus fading).
Dana Do’s: If All Prompts Prompt Behavior, What’s the Difference? Read More