Dana Do’s: Nine Considerations for Prioritizing Target Behaviors
PTB founder breaks down each of the nine considerations for prioritizing target behaviors.
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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.
Dana Do’s: Extinguished Behaviors Resurge
When reinforcement for the alternative replacement behavior is discontinued, extinction for the alternative behavior can resurge.
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The BACB® 6th Edition: Assessing All the Changes
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s (BACB®) transition from the 5th to the 6th Edition of the BCBA® exam began January 2025. While many of the fundamentals remain unchanged, the 6th Edition introduces new terminology, expanded domains, and a stronger emphasis on cultural humility and inclusion. This article breaks down the key updates and explains what BCBA® candidates need to know to prepare effectively for exam.
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Rest Assured: Four Tips for Better Sleep Before the Big Exam
Studying for the BCBA® exam and feeling sleep-deprived? Quality rest is key to staying focused and retaining information, but it’s often the first thing to suffer when life gets busy. If you’re struggling to unwind, PTB has rounded up a few tips to help you sleep more soundly and stay refreshed on your exam journey.
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Dana Do’s: 7 Steps of Evidence-Based Supervision
PTB founder Dana Meller clarifies the specific steps for evidence-based supervision, not to be confused with behavior skills training.
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Dana Do’s: What is the Difference Between Trial-Based and Free-Operant Teaching Arrangements?
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.
6 Science-Backed Tips for Improving Your Memory
Being able to recall information, facts, concepts, and terms is essential for the exam. If you find your memory slips from time to time, or you struggle to remember when put on the spot, try these six tips for building your memory muscle.
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Dana Do’s: All the Validities in ABA, Explained
PTB founder Dana Meller helps connect each of the validities to the validity of this explanation.
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Dana Do’s: Will Reinforcer Assessments be on the BCBA® Exam?
The Test Content Outline includes preference assessments. But, it doesn’t mention reinforcer assessments. Does that mean that reinforcer assessments will not be on the exam?
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ABA in Your Day-to-Day: Products That Use the Power of Behavior Principles
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 products that help people live healthier, more productive lives. Here are some favorites.
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