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.
Get the scoop on item analysis, the review process used by universities, testing bodies, and PTB that helps ensure exams are reliable and accurate.
How Item Analysis Ensures PTB’s Mock Exams Are High Quality Read More
PTB founder Dana Meller clarifies a common point of confusion by unpacking the differences between behavior- and value-altering effects, and why understanding that distinction matters on exam day.
New year, new you. With the start of a new year, many people are looking to start a new hobby (or rediscover a previous one). Making time for what you’re
Three Ways Hobbies Improve Your Health Read More
PTB founder Dana Meller offers a list of do’s and don’ts for the day before the BCBA®/BCaBA® exam.
Dana Do’s (and Don’ts) the Night Before the BCBA®/BCaBA® Exam Read More
The holidays are here and ‘tis the season for stuffed schedules, mile-long to-do lists and a whole heap of added stress. Self-care is especially important during this time of year,
6 Self-Care Tips for the Holidays Read More
Third parties come up frequently in ABA ethics—and they’re often misunderstood. PTB scholar-in-residence and former director of ethics at the BACB, Tyra Sellers (J.D., Ph.D., BCBA-D) explains.
Ethically Speaking: Who Counts as a Third Party Under the BACB® Ethics Code? Read More
Whether you’re reading cooper, attending class, or watching a lecture, taking notes is an important part of exam prep. Research shows that notetaking is an effective way to learn, digest,
5 Tips for Taking Better Notes Read More
Understanding the relationship between count, rate, and frequency can feel surprisingly tricky. If you’ve ever second-guessed how these measurement terms actually differ, you’re not alone. PTB founder Dana Meller offers a clear, practical breakdown to help you finally make sense of them for the exam.
Dana Do’s: Confused About Frequency? Read More
These days, there is always something that seems to be demanding your attention. Smart phones, social media, emails, text messages, group chats… The notifications are endless– as are the distractions.
5 Tips for Better Concentration Read More
Confused by ABA versus the professional practice guided by the science of behavior analysis? If so, PTB founder Dana Meller has got you.