Behavior Cusps vs. Pivotal Behaviors
Behavior cusps and pivotal behaviors are common concepts that are sometimes falsely interchanged. While they can be interchanged correctly in some situations, not all behavior cusps are pivotal behaviors, and vice versa. Because of this, we decided to clarify the…
So you didn’t pass the BCBA exam…
As the August exam results are published, emotions run high. Some may be celebrating their new certification while others prepare to study for the next round. This post is for those who will prepare once again for the big exam.…
Changing Criterion Design
Changing Criterion Design – analyzes the effects of an independent variable across multiple behaviors/settings/participants (dependent variable) without having to withdraw the treatment. Types of Changing Criterion Design Increasing rates of behavior Decreasing rates of behavior Guidelines Length of phases: should…
Multiple Baseline Design
Multiple Baseline Design – analyzes the effects of an independent variable across multiple behaviors/settings/participants (dependent variable) without having to withdraw the treatment. Types of Multiple Baselines Multiple baseline across behaviors Multiple baseline across settings Multiple baseline across participants Other variations…
Alternating Treatments Design
Alternating treatments design (i.e., multielement design) – the rapid alternation of comparing two or more treatments (i.e., independent variable) while measuring the effects on the target behavior (i.e., dependent variable). Types of ATD Single-phase without a no-treatment control condition Single-phase…
Writing the BCBA Exam
So, you’re looking into what you need for the BCBA exam. It’s good to think ahead as these requirements take time to acquire. Be sure to check the progress of these requirements as you’re accruing them to ensure you’re on…
