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.
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Confused by reinforcement schedules? PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down a Mock Monday question to explain the correct answer.
Dana Do’s: Breaking Down a Mock Monday Question to Select the Right Reinforcement Schedule Read More
Struggled with a recent Mock Monday question on social validity? You’re not alone. This quick breakdown clears up the confusion around the correct answer—and why catching negation words can make all the difference on exam day.
Dana Do’s: BCBA® Mock Question Breakdown on Social Validity Read More
Ask most anyone who has been there before and they’ll tell you that passing the BCBA® exam is notoriously tough. Often compared to the bar exam, the BCBA® exam has
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Wondering if you need to study content that’s not listed in the 6th Edition Test Content Outline? PTB Founder Dana Meller suggests a way to make that determination.
Dana Do’s: To Study or Not to Study, If It’s Not in the TCO Read More
PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down how interresponse time (IRT) fits into differential reinforcement procedures—specifically spaced responding versions of DRL and DRH.
Dana Do’s: Struggling to Link IRT with DRL and DRH? Read More
Memorization, application, and comprehension, or M.A.C. skills as PTB founder Dana Meller likes to call them, are the fundamentals of BCBA® exam prep. They all work together to ensure you
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Having difficulty knowing when to use which IOA formula? PTB Founder Dana Meller breaks it down.
Dana Do’s: When to Use Which IOA Formula Read More
The journey to exam day can get a little chaotic. To combat feeling overwhelmed, it’s important to have management strategies in place. To help you get your exam prep in order, PTB has rounded up 5 tips for better organization.
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PTB founder Dana Meller clears up the key difference between differential reinforcement procedures.
Dana Do’s: Understanding the Difference Between Differential Reinforcement Procedures Read More