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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If a response prompt and a stimulus prompt both prompt correct responses, what is the difference?
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If you’re retaking the exam and you don’t know how to proceed with studying again, PTB co-founder Dana Meller has some suggestions that you might want to consider.
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PTB’s retaker philosophy has not changed since we first began BCBA® test prep, 12 years ago. In fact, the philosophy has only been reinforced over the years as retaker pass rates continue to drop. If you’re retaking the exam, you need to hear this advise from PTB co-founder Dana Meller.
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PTB co-founder takes some of the fear out of the interobserver agreement math with simple tips that can help narrow your discrimination.
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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.
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There is a struggle with identifying what is or is not a behavior when it comes to BCBA® exam questions. PTB co-founder Dana Meller offers some simple yet critical ways to make those discriminations.
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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 co-founder Dana Meller breaks in down.
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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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