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.
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.
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
Experimental design tends to trip lots of people up. Here’s an exam trick from Dana Meller that will help you breaking down questions on the exam.
Dana Do’s: A Trick to Help Dissect BCBA® Exam Questions on Experimental Designs Read More
What is the difference between these two natural human behavior phenomena, rooted in consequences? Dana Meller breaks it down.
Dana Do’s: Confused by Matching Law and Behavioral Contrast? Read More
There are two very important defining features of verbal behavior: point-to-point correspondence and formal similarity. Dana Meller breaks down the four of six elementary verbal operants involved.
Dana Do’s: The Defining Features of Verbal Behavior, Explained Read More
What kind of learner are you? PTB co-founder Dana Meller spells out the differences between flashcards and SAFMEDS so you can pick the best study tool based on how you learn.
Dana Do’s: SAFMEDS or Flashcards? How to Choose the Tool Most Effective for You Read More
MOs and SDs do share some similarities, but there are some key differences to note. PTB co-founder Dana Meller breaks it all down to help you discriminate between MOs, SDs, and how they work together.
Refer to 5th Edition Task List Sections B-10: Define and provide examples of stimulus control, and B-12: Define and provide examples of motivating operations.
Dana Do’s: Compare and Contrast MOs and SDs Read More
If you need help breaking down test questions, there’s a simple tool you can use to eliminate the risk of making assumptions on the BCBA® exam.
Dana Do’s: The ABCs of Breaking Down BCBA® Exam Test Questions Read More
Preparing for the BCBA® exam takes focus, stamina, and a whole lot of brain power. You’ve got to learn the entire Task List– from top to bottom– plus, the ethics
Fuel Your Focus: 5 Foods That Help You Study Read More