The Task List and the TCO (Test Content Outline) both include preference assessments. But, they don’t mention reinforcer assessments. Does that mean that reinforcer assessments will not be on the exam?
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Transitivity is connected to stimulus equivalence, yes, but there’s more to it than that. Let PTB co-founder Dana Meller explain the key differences between these two concepts.
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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.
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What is the difference between these two natural human behavior phenomena, rooted in consequences? Dana Meller breaks it down.
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There are two very important defining features of verbal behavior: point-to-point correspondence and formal similarity. Dana Meller breaks down the four of six elementary verbal operants involved.
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What kind of learner are you? PTB co-founder Dana Meller spells out the differences between flashcards and SAFMEDS so you can pick the best study tool based on how you learn.
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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.
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If you need help breaking down test questions, there’s a simple tool you can use to eliminate the risk of making assumptions on the BCBA® exam.
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If your coursework left you unprepared for the BCBA exam, PTB co-founder Dana Meller offers some ideas of how to avoid the hamster wheel of multiple exam retakes.
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Taking mock exams is a fantastic activity for exam prep. However, there are ways that these test are being used that may do more harm than good. PTB co-founder Dana Meller highlights three things to watch out for to ensure you are not misusing mock exams in your BCBA® exam prep.
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