On today's episode, I have actual guests who are newly-minted BCBAs (and my favorite BCBAs ever). We discuss how we each studied for the BCBA exam. Listen in for our processes, hilarious banter (not), and to hear Dr. Samudre (aka Dr. Dre) give some sound advice on how to approach ethical dilemmas. 
Featured on today's episode: Elena Hitch, M.S., BCBA, LBA; Devin Graley, M.S., BCBA; and Mark Samudre, Ph.D., BCBA. 
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How We Studied for the Exam

A Bad Ass Study Podcast - Breaking down the BCBA's Fourth Edition Task List to help you study for the exam!

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In Episode 34, I talk about the BACB's Fourth Edition Task List item E-05: Use independent, interdependent, and dependent group contingencies. 
References:

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
If you want more information on these topics, check out page 664 of the Cooper et al. (2020) text.

Group Contingencies (E-05)

In Episode 33, I briefly talk about the BACB's Fourth Edition Task List items E-03: Use instructions and rules; and E-04: Use contingency contracting (i.e., behavioral contracts). 
References:

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
If you want more information on these topics, check out page 672 of the Cooper et al. (2020) text.

Instructions, Rules (E-03), and Contingency Contracting (E-04)

In Episode 32, I talk about the BACB's Fourth Edition Task List item E-02: Use discrimination training procedures. 
References:

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
If you want more information on these topics, check out page 399 of the Cooper et al. (2020) text.
**RBT: This episode can be applied to the RBT Second Edition Task List for item C-7.

Discrimination Training (E-02) **RBT

In Episode 31, I start Section E: Specific Behavior-Change Procedures. Specifically, I talk about the BACB's Fourth Edition Task List item E-01 which states to use interventions based on manipulation of antecedents, such as motivating operations and discriminative stimuli. 
References: 

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Morrison, H., Roscoe, E. M., & Atwell, A. (2011). An evaluation of antecedent exercise on behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement using a three-component multiple schedule. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44(3), 523-541. 
If you want more information on these topics, check out Chapter 26 of the Cooper et al. (2020) text.
**RBT: This episode can be applied to the RBT Second Edition Task List for item D-3. 

Discriminative Stimuli (SDs) and Motivating Operations (MOs) - E-01 **RBT

In Episode 30, I finish up Section D: Fundamental Elements of Behavior Change!!! I talk about the BACB's Fourth Edition Task List item D-21 which states to use differential reinforcement (e.g., DRO, DRA, DRI, DRL, DRH). 
If you want more information on these topics, check out pages 595-611 of the Cooper et al. (2020) text.
References:

Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
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**RBT: This episode can be applied to the RBT Second Edition Task List for item D-4.

How We Studied for the Exam

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