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.
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 in ABA? 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
PTB founder breaks down each of the nine considerations for prioritizing target behaviors.
Dana Do’s: Nine Considerations for Prioritizing Target Behaviors Read More
When reinforcement for the alternative replacement behavior is discontinued, extinction for the alternative behavior can resurge.
Dana Do’s: Extinguished Behaviors Resurge Read More
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.
The BACB® 6th Edition: Assessing All the Changes Read More
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.
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.