Four Tips for Summer Studying
Studying for the BCBA® exam this summer? PTB shares four easy, seasonal tips to help you stay on track—without missing out on the sunshine and fun.
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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.
How Much Does it Cost to Take (Or Retake) the BCBA® Exam?
If you’re gearing up for the next phase of your certification journey, chances are, you’re wondering what sort of investment it requires. So, how much does it actually cost to take the BCBA® exam? Let’s crunch the numbers.
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Dana Do’s: Why Taking the BCBA® Exam Just for Practice is a Risky Strategy
There’s a growing trend among candidates to take the BCBA® exam to get a baseline. But is it a smart move? Before you commit, consider the data and the impact.
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Dana Do’s: How to Tell the Difference Between SD vs. S-Delta on the BCBA® Exam
PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down the role reinforcement plays (or doesn’t play) in two core ABA concepts: SD (discriminative stimulus) and S-delta.
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Dana Do’s: Key Differences Between Ratio Strain and Breaking Point
Confused about ratio strain vs. breaking point? Learn how abrupt changes in reinforcement can lead to avoidance and aggression (ratio strain), while increased effort with no change in reinforcement can cause behavior to stop altogether (breaking point).
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Dana Do’s: Do MOs Only Affect Behavior in the Moment?
Do motivating operations (MOs) only influence behavior in the moment? Not quite. Learn more about behavior-altering effects and functional-altering effects that shape future behavior. Using relatable examples, PTB founder Dana Meller breaks down how MOs impact reinforcement value now—and in the long run.
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Dana Do’s: How the BACB® Scores the BCBA® Exam
Learn how the BCBA® exam is scored, and what score you should aim for to improve your chances of passing.
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Dana Do’s: Avoid BCBA® Exam Scams
Avoid BCBA® exam scams on social media. Learn how to spot fake offers, protect your money, and stay ethical in your test prep.
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Dana Do’s: How to Discriminate Between Operant Behavior and Respondent Behavior on BCBA® Exam Questions
How do you discriminate between operant behavior and respondent behavior on test questions? PTB founder Dana Meller shows you the ABC of it.
Dana Do’s: Breaking Down a BCBA®/BCaBA® Mock Exam Question About Operational Definitions
PTB founder Dana Meller answers a follower request for an explanation around a mock question posted on social about the impact of an incomplete operational definition on trustworthy measurement.
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