Dana Do’s: Tips for Exam Questions About Ethics
There is a difference between ethical decision-making in practice, versus ethical decision-making on test question scenarios.
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Dana Do’s: Get to the ‘Root’ of Response vs. Stimulus Generalization
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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Dana Do’s: How to Discriminate Between Response Blocking and Extinction
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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Dana Do’s: Cracking the Ethics Code on Consent vs. Assent
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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Dana Do’s: Discriminating Between Masking and Overshadowing
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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Dana Do’s: Confused About Automatic and Socially Mediated Reinforcement?
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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Dana Do’s: Fun Fact. The Process of Self-Management Requires Two Behaviors
Self-management: one process, two behaviors. PTB co-founder Dana Meller explains controlled vs controlling response, and shares real-life examples of how they are used together in self-management strategies.
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Dana Do’s: What Do Philosophical Assumptions Got To Do With It?
It often feels like the board is asking candidates to study concepts you may never use in practice. PTB founder Dana Meller explains why that’s actually inaccurate. The philosophical assumptions underlying the science of behavior analysis is so much more integral than just passing the big exam.
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Dana Do’s: How to Effectively Use Your Whiteboard on the BCBA® Exam
What’s the best thing to put on your whiteboard? PTB co-founder Dana Meller explains that a highly personalized approach is the best strategy. Get her tips to figure out how to use your whiteboard effectively on exam day.
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Dana Do’s: Feeling Isolated on ABA Island
The life of a behavior professional can be rewarding, but it can also be a little lonely. PTB co-founder Dana Meller shares her experience with overcoming isolation with some recommendations for students and current BCBAs.
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