There are three types of extinction procedures. PTB Founder Dana Meller breaks down how Learn how extinction is classified based on what’s being withheld—and why recognizing the maintaining consequence is key to answering extinction questions correctly on the BCBA®/BCaBA® exam.
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PTB founder Dana Meller shares a key exam tip that you should put into practice when answering exam questions about punishment and reinforcement.
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When it comes to collecting ABC data, there are two variations that every future BCBA should know: Narrative and continuous recording. Not sure what when to use which type? PTB founder Dana Meller can help with that.
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Procedural integrity is essential for knowing whether an intervention is actually being implemented as designed. PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down the nine most common factors that interfere with consistent, accurate implementation.
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PTB founder Dana Meller clarifies a common point of confusion by unpacking the differences between behavior- and value-altering effects, and why understanding that distinction matters on exam day.
PTB founder Dana Meller offers a list of do’s and don’ts for the day before the BCBA®/BCaBA® exam.
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Understanding the relationship between count, rate, and frequency can feel surprisingly tricky. If you’ve ever second-guessed how these measurement terms actually differ, you’re not alone. PTB founder Dana Meller offers a clear, practical breakdown to help you finally make sense of them for the exam.
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Confused by ABA versus the professional practice guided by the science of behavior analysis? If so, PTB founder Dana Meller has got you.
PTB founder Dana Meller examines antecedent interventions and the key differences among them.
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Learn how how a function-based approach can help identify the true reasons behind performance challenges with PTB founder Dana Meller and PTB scholar-in-residence, Tyra Sellers, J.D., Ph.D. BCBA-D.
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