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.
Let’s talk contingency independent antecedent intervention… Or, in simpler terms, NCR. Get the scoop on this non-invasive procedure with a quick explainer from PTB founder Dana Meller.
Dana Do’s: Exploring the Forms and Functions of Noncontingent Reinforcements (NCR) Read More
Get ready to model as PTB founder Dana Meller walks you through the eight specific guidelines for using modeling.
Dana Do’s: 8 Guidelines for Using Modeling Read More
Preparing for the BCBA® exam is a marathon– and a dizzying one at that. There are an overwhelming number of options out there for study materials… So how do you
Three Hallmarks of High Quality Test Prep Read More
PTB founder Dana Meller offers some helpful advice to quell exam day jitters.
Dana Do’s: How to Ease Exam Nerves Read More
Some advice about what to do the night before the BCBA®/BCaBA® exam from PTB founder Dana Meller.
Dana Do’s: What to Do the Night Before the Big Exam Read More
PTB founder Dana Meller discusses reinforcer assessments, which should not be confused with stimulus preference assessments.
Dana Do’s: Exploring the Four Types of Reinforcer Assessments Read More
Becoming a certified BCBA® is a big investment—not just in time and effort, but financially, too. From exam fees to study materials, costs can add up fast. The good news? There are ways to make the journey more budget-friendly. PTB has rounded up five practical tips to help you save money on your path to certification.
Five Ways to Help Offset the Cost of Certification Read More
Can can a changing criterion design be used to evaluate shaping programs? Well, PTB founder Dana Meller says, it depends.
Dana Do’s: Can Changing Criterion Design be Used to Evaluate Shaping Programs? Read More
If you’re on the path to the BCBA®/BCaBA® exam and looking to get a plan in place, look no further. PTB has five tips to help you devise an effective schedule to help you Beat the Odds.
The 5 Elements of an Effective Study Plan Read More
Preparing for the BCBA® exam is a marathon, not a sprint. To stay on track and make your study sessions more effective, it’s important to set yourself up for success. From creating a functional study space to finding moments for on-the-go prep, small adjustments can make a big impact. Explore practical strategies that can help maximize your test prep and keep burnout at bay.
7 Tips for Maximizing Test Prep Read More