BxLog is PTB’s exam prep blog, edited and curated by veteran ABA professionals with a mission to provide candidates helpful tools and guidance along their BCBA® exam prep journey. Explore short videos and articles containing valuable information including explanations of Test Content Outline concepts and ABA terminology, study tips, mock exam questions with answer breakdowns, and lifestyle advice to maintain a healthy exam prep regimen.
Long days and even longer study sessions, can leave your back and neck feeling stiff. Luckily, PTB has just the thing: 7 desk-friendly, do-anywhere yoga moves. While it can’t replace your regular yoga routine, these stretches can help you reset your mind and body when you’re glued to your desk (or couch, or kitchen chair).
Desk Yoga: 7 Stretches for Your Next Study Session Read More
The concepts of punishment and reinforcement can sometimes confuse exam candidates. PTB co-founder Dana Meller clears things up, explaining nuances between the two and sharing her tips for making better discriminations on exam day.
Dana Do’s: Let’s Clear Up the Confusion Between Punishment and Reinforcement Read More
How do you know if your BCBA® study activities are effective? PTB founder Dana Meller shares some key analysis that may help BCBA® exam candidates assess efficacy.
Dana Do’s: How to Know if Your Study Activities are Effective Read More
PTB co-founder cautions candidates about using the actual BCBA® exam as a mock exam, listing all the reasons why you might want to reconsider getting creative with your mock exam prep experience.
Dana Do’s: Careful About Getting Creative With Mock Exams Read More
#1: Set Deadlines Believe it or not, setting deadlines can help you get more done. Parkinson’s Law is the idea that “work expands to fill the time available for its
Stuffed Schedule? 6 Tips for Better Time Management Read More
PTB co-founder Dana Meller sends an important warning for test takers. Watch out for extremes in exam questions and answer options.
Dana Do’s: Warning. Be Careful of Extremes. Read More
Transform your study space into a soothing environment with these five science-backed tips.
5 Science-Backed Tips to Make Your Study Space More Soothing Read More
I was recently asked if mock exams are useful in predicting how someone will do on the actual big exam. And, is repeating the same mock exam an effective study
Dana Do’s: How to Use Mock Exams in Your Study Plan Read More
#1 Green tea You’d be hard pressed to find an ABA student who isn’t reaching for caffeine in one form or another. Try sipping on green tea the next time
5 Foods to Boost Brainpower While Studying Read More
PTB co-founder Dana Meller offers some inspiration to current and future BCBA® certificants to consider other paths to impact and support the community, in entrepreneurial ways.
Dana Do’s: Your BCBA® Certificate Offers Entrepreneurial Opportunities Read More