Hone your experimental design skills through review of a BCBA® mock exam question. PTB co-founder Dana Meller breaks down the crucial aspect of experiments—how they demonstrate changes in behavior attributed to the independent variable.
Refer to BCBA® Task List (5th ed.) Section D-2: Distinguish between internal and external validity.
PTB co-founder Dana Meller reviews a BCBA® mock exam question about an ethical consideration for behavior analysts. Discover the significance of independent decision-making to ensure client well-being.
Refer to BACB® Ethics Code For Behavior Analysts Section 4.03: Supervisory Volume (see 1.02, 1.05, 2.01)
It goes without saying that studying for the BCBA® exam is stressful. The experience can fray the nerves of even the most level-headed student. If you’re feeling the test prep pressure, not to worry, PTB is here with six tips for managing stress while studying.
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Get the scoop on item analysis, the review process used by universities, testing bodies, and PTB that helps ensure exams are reliable and accurate.
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The question every future BCBA® inevitably asks: how hard is it to pass the BCBA® exam? If you’ve heard the stories or seen the data, then you know the exam has a reputation for being difficult. Ask around and you’ll likely hear that it’s sort of like running a marathon. But barefoot, on broken glass, in a giant corn maze, guarded by storm troopers and you can’t remember where you left your lightsaber…oh, and your headphones just died.
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It’s important to fuel your brain and body with nutritious food that will give you the energy to power through long days and even longer study sessions.
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Feel like 24 hours just isn’t enough sometimes? For a BCBA® exam candidate, chances are, it’s not. Busy days can lead to overbooked schedules and feeling overwhelmed. If you’re on
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Test your understanding of behavior-change procedures and ABA educational methodologies with PTB founder Dana Meller as she reviews the specific differential reinforcement procedure most closely connected to precision teaching. Here, Dana provides a concise overview of the individualized instructional method, its focus on fluency-building, and some key aspects of the methodology.
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PTB founder Dana Meller has advice and tips for the best last-minute study methods.
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The clinical jargon of ABA can be one of the most intimidating parts of BCBA® exam prep. However, as PTB co-founder Dana Meller explains, understanding the source material like textbooks and literature— no matter how dense they may be— is imperative for exam day success.
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