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 Task List concepts and ABA terminology, study tips, mock exam questions with answer breakdowns, and lifestyle advice to maintain a healthy exam prep regimen.
It’s been more than two years since the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, BACB®, announced their 6th Edition updates. Now, as January 2025 inches closer, students, universities, and Applied Behavior Analysis […]
The BACB® 6th Edition: Assessing All the Upcoming Changes Read More
Sleep… You need it. You love it. If you’re studying for the BCBA® exam, you probably feel like you need more of it. Staying well-rested on your journey is essential,
Rest Assured: Four Tips for Better Sleep Before the Big Exam Read More
PTB founder Dana Meller clarifies the specific steps for evidence-based supervision, not to be confused with behavior skills training.
Dana Do’s: 7 Steps of Evidence-Based Supervision Read More
Not too sure about discriminating between the different teaching arrangements? Not to worry. PTB founder Dana Meller is here to explain trial-based vs free operant procedures.
The first part of those all-important MAC skills: memorization. Being able to recall information, facts, concepts, and terms is essential (that probably goes without saying). If you find your memory
6 Science-Backed Tips for Improving Your Memory Read More
PTB founder Dana Meller helps connect each of the validities to the validity of this explanation.
Dana Do’s: All the Validities in ABA, Explained Read More
The Task List and the TCO (Test Content Outline) both include preference assessments. But, they don’t mention reinforcer assessments. Does that mean that reinforcer assessments will not be on the exam?
Dana Do’s: Will Reinforcer Assessments be on the BCBA® Exam? Read More
The principles behind Behavior Analysis (ABA) are everywhere– if you know what to look for. It probably wouldn’t surprise a BCBA (or future BCBA) to know that ABA inspires everyday
ABA in Your Day-to-Day: Products That Use the Power of Behavior Principles Read More
Transitivity is connected to stimulus equivalence, yes, but there’s more to it than that. Let PTB co-founder Dana Meller explain the key differences between these two concepts.
Dana Do’s: The Differences Between Stimulus Equivalence and Transitivity, Explained Read More
Chained and tandem schedules are both compound schedules. They require correct responding that must also occur in a specific order for reinforcement to be delivered. But that may not be as easy as it sounds.
Dana Do’s: Chained Versus Tandem Schedules Explained Read More