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.
PTB co-founder Dana Meller discusses the simultaneous occurrence of respondent and operant conditioning, clarifying the differences between the two and how they influence behavior.
Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section B-3: Define and provide examples of respondent and operant conditioning.
ABA Terminology Challenge ➠ Respondent-Operant Interactions Read More
Sharpen your behavior-change skills with PTB founder Dana Meller as she reviews a BCBA® mock exam question that examines an intervention aimed at reducing attention-seeking outbursts.
PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down a BCBA® mock exam question that focuses on understanding preferences and reinforcement, and how analyzing choices can provide a window into what reinforces behavior.
Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section F-5: Conduct preference assessments.
Let’s Break Down a BCBA® Mock Exam Question: Choice-Making Read More
PTB co-founder Dana Meller discusses Interobserver Agreement (IOA) and its significance in behavior analysis. Discover the desired percentage of agreement for IOA and its role in increasing data credibility and evaluating intervention effectiveness.
Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section C-8: Evaluate the validity and reliability of measurement procedures.
Questing for the Gold Standard of IOA Agreement Read More
Let’s review and break down a BCBA® mock exam question about measurement techniques in ABA, specifically percentage of opportunity. PTB founder Dana Meller explains how to calculate the percentage of opportunities where the behavior is exhibited and why this method is superior to rate, count, and interval recording in certain situations.
PTB co-founder Dana Meller shares how the verbs used in the Test Content Outline can provide you with significant clues for effective studying. By examining TCO verbs, you can actually determine the specific type of discrimination required in your studies. Learn how understanding these verbs can guide your preparation and better equip you for success on the big exam.
Dana Do’s: Yes, Verbs Are Clues That Can Help You Prep for the BCBA® Exam Read More
Test your understanding of ethical considerations in experimental designs with PTB co-founder Dana Meller. Let’s review a BCBA® mock exam question about reversal design and the nuances and concerns associated with this experimental setup.
Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section D-5: Use single-subject experimental designs (e.g., reversal, multiple baseline, multielement, changing criterion).
Let’s Break Down a BCBA® Mock Exam Question: Ethical Considerations in Experimental Design Read More
Sharpen your ABA principles skills as PTB co-founder Dana Meller breaks down a BCBA® mock exam question about motivating operations (MOs) and their influence on behavior. Learn the process of identifying the correct answer while gaining a deeper understanding of MOs and their behavior-altering effects.
Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section B-12: Define and provide examples of motivating operations.
PTB co-founder Dana Meller explores the concept of high-probability request sequences. Dana explains how this antecedent intervention technique is a valuable tool for significantly improving compliance and decreasing non-compliance.
Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section: G-13: Use the high-probability instructional sequence.
Revving Up for Compliance: Revealing the High-P Request Sequence Starting Lineup Read More
Prepare for success on exam day with these five tips.
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