Advice from PTB founder Dana Meller on what to do when your knowledge of general concepts, definitions, and ideas is not generalizing to nuanced and contextualized test questions.
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Confused by reinforcement schedules? PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down a Mock Monday question to explain the correct answer.
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Struggled with a recent Mock Monday question on social validity? You’re not alone. This quick breakdown clears up the confusion around the correct answer—and why catching negation words can make all the difference on exam day.
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PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down how interresponse time (IRT) fits into differential reinforcement procedures—specifically spaced responding versions of DRL and DRH.
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Having difficulty knowing when to use which IOA formula? PTB Founder Dana Meller breaks it down.
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PTB founder Dana Meller clears up the key difference between differential reinforcement procedures.
Dana Do’s: Understanding the Difference Between Differential Reinforcement Procedures Read More
What do behavior analysts mean when they talk about control? PTB founder Dana Meller dishes on how to define this ABA term, specifically when it comes to functional analysis.
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PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down two often-confused ABA dimensions—applied and effective to explain how to tell them apart.
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
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