Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sanchez

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In this episode, we cover E.5: Ethical public statements and social media use in ABA.

Your professional presence extends beyond the clinic—especially online.

In this episode, you will learn:
• What counts as a public statement
• Risks of misrepresentation and inaccurate claims
• Ethical marketing practices in ABA

We will also discuss:
• Real examples of ethical vs unethical posts
• BCBA exam traps related to social media
• How to protect your professional reputation

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In this episode, we explore E.4: Confidentiality and data protection in ABA.

Protecting client information is a fundamental ethical responsibility.

In this episode, you will learn:
• What qualifies as confidential information
• How to store, share, and protect client data
• When disclosure is ethically and legally appropriate

We will also discuss:
• Examples of confidentiality breaches
• HIPAA-related considerations
• BCBA exam tips for confidentiality scenarios

Access study guides, tools, and ABA resources here:
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In this episode, we cover E.3: Developing and maintaining professional competence.

Competence is essential for ethical and effective service delivery.

In this episode, you will learn:
• How to maintain competence through CEUs, mentorship, and supervision
• When to seek consultation or refer out
• How to identify limits in your scope of practice

We will also discuss:
• Clinical examples of competence vs incompetence
• BCBA exam strategies for competence questions
• Common mistakes in professional decision-making

Access study guides, tools, and ABA resources here:
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En este episodio especial de Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez, unimos fuerzas con Karen de Karen en Cuisinepara hablar de un tema que impacta a miles de familias: el rechazo alimentario en niños.

Karen nos muestra cómo la cocina puede ser una herramienta poderosa para conectar con nuestros hijos… mientras que desde el análisis de la conducta explicamos la ciencia detrás de por qué los niños rechazan alimentos nuevos y cómo podemos intervenir correctamente.

💡 En este episodio aprenderás:
• Por qué ocurre el rechazo alimentario desde una perspectiva conductual
• Cómo introducir nuevos alimentos sin generar estrés ni conductas problemáticas
• Estrategias prácticas que puedes aplicar en casa desde hoy
• El error más común que cometen los padres al insistir con la comida
• Cómo combinar cocina + ciencia para lograr cambios reales

Este episodio es una combinación perfecta entre amor por la cocina y ciencia aplicada al comportamiento.

👩‍🍳 Invitada especial: Karen
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Si quieres aprender paso a paso cómo lograr que tu hijo pruebe nuevos alimentos sin peleas ni frustración:

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💜 SOBRE AMETHYST THERAPY SERVICES

En Amethyst Therapy Services ayudamos a familias y profesionales a desarrollar habilidades reales a través del análisis de la conducta.

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Si este episodio te ayudó, compártelo con otra familia que lo necesite 💜
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In this special episode of Behavioral Intelligence with Mara Sánchez, we collaborate with Karen from Karen en Cuisineto explore a challenge that affects thousands of families: picky eating in children.

Karen brings the heart of cooking and real-life family experience, while we break down the behavioral science behind why children refuse foods and how to effectively address it.

💡 In this episode, you will learn:
• Why picky eating happens from a behavioral perspective
• How to introduce new foods without stress or power struggles
• Practical strategies you can apply at home immediately
• The most common mistake parents make during mealtime
• How to combine cooking + behavioral science for real results

This episode blends science, empathy, and practical solutions to help families create positive mealtime experiences.

👩‍🍳 Special guest: Karen
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In this episode, we focus on E.2: Risks associated with unethical behavior in ABA practice.

Understanding these risks is critical to protecting clients, your certification, and the field of behavior analysis.

In this episode, you will learn:
• Risks to clients, professionals, and the ABA field
• Legal, ethical, and professional consequences of misconduct
• How unethical behavior impacts long-term outcomes

We will also discuss:
• Real-world examples of ethical violations
• BCBA exam traps related to risk identification
• Prevention strategies to maintain ethical standards

Access study guides, tools, and ABA resources here:
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In this episode of Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez, we begin Domain E – Ethics from the BACB Test Content Outline as part of our BCBA exam preparation series.

Today's topic focuses on E.1: Identifying and applying core ethical principles underlying the BACB Ethics Code.

Understanding these principles is essential for ethical, effective, and professional behavior-analytic practice.

In this episode, you will learn:
• The foundational principles of ABA ethics: benefiting others, compassion, dignity, and respect
• What it means to behave with integrity in clinical and professional settings
• How ethical principles guide real-world decision-making

We will also discuss:
• Clinical examples of ethical vs unethical behavior
• Everyday situations where ethical judgment is required
• BCBA exam tips to identify principle-based questions
• Common mistakes candidates make when applying ethical principles

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In this episode of Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez, we conclude Domain D – Experimental Design from the BACB Test Content Outline as part of our BCBA exam preparation series.

Today’s topic focuses on D.9: Apply single-case experimental designs.

Understanding how to apply single-case experimental designs is essential for behavior analysts who must evaluate interventions systematically, demonstrate functional relations, and make data-based clinical decisions.

In this episode, you will learn:
• How single-case experimental designs are applied in real clinical and educational settings
• How behavior analysts select appropriate designs based on the target behavior, setting, and ethical considerations
• How to align design selection with treatment goals and practical constraints
• Why applying these designs correctly is critical for demonstrating experimental control and ensuring effective intervention planning

We will also discuss:
• Clinical ABA examples showing how single-case designs are used in practice
• Situations in which one design may be more appropriate than another
• BCBA exam tips to help apply design knowledge to scenario-based questions
• Common mistakes students make when choosing or applying single-case experimental designs

This podcast series is designed to support RBTs, BCBA students, and behavior analysts who want to strengthen their conceptual understanding of applied behavior analysis while preparing for certification exams.

Follow the BCBA study series and stay connected with Amethyst Therapy Services.

Website:
www.amethysttherapyservices.com

Contact:
[email protected]

Stay tuned as we move forward in the BCBA study series with more content designed to help you build confidence and succeed on your certification journey.

In this episode of Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez, we continue Domain D – Experimental Design from the BACB Test Content Outline as part of our BCBA exam preparation series.

Today’s topic focuses on D.8: Identify rationales for conducting comparative, component, and parametric analyses.

Understanding why behavior analysts conduct these types of analyses is essential for refining interventions, identifying effective treatment variables, and improving socially significant outcomes.

In this episode, you will learn:
• What comparative, component, and parametric analyses are in behavior analysis
• Why comparative analyses are used to compare two or more interventions or conditions
• Why component analyses help determine which parts of an intervention package are responsible for behavior change
• Why parametric analyses are used to evaluate how changes in the value or intensity of an independent variable affect behavior

We will also discuss:
• Clinical ABA examples showing how these analyses can improve treatment efficiency and effectiveness
• Practical examples of how behavior analysts isolate active treatment ingredients
• BCBA exam tips to help distinguish these analyses in applied and research scenarios
• Common mistakes students make when confusing the purpose of each type of analysis

This podcast series is designed to support RBTs, BCBA students, and behavior analysts who want to strengthen their conceptual understanding of applied behavior analysis while preparing for certification exams.

Follow the BCBA study series and stay connected with Amethyst Therapy Services.

Website:
www.amethysttherapyservices.com

Contact:
[email protected]

Stay tuned for the next episode as we continue exploring Domain D – Experimental Design in Behavior Analysis.

Description
In this episode of Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez, we continue Domain D – Experimental Design from the BACB Test Content Outline as part of our BCBA exam preparation series.

Today’s topic focuses on D.7: Distinguish among reversal, multiple-baseline, multielement, and changing-criterion designs.

Understanding the differences among these major single-case experimental designs is essential for selecting the appropriate design, evaluating intervention effects, and answering BCBA exam questions accurately.

In this episode, you will learn:
• What defines reversal, multiple-baseline, multielement, and changing-criterion designs
• How each design demonstrates experimental control in a different way
• The strengths and limitations of each design
• Why behavior analysts must choose designs based on ethical, practical, and clinical considerations

We will also discuss:
• Clinical ABA examples showing when each design may be appropriate
• Everyday explanations to make these designs easier to remember
• BCBA exam tips to help quickly identify each design in scenario-based questions
• Common mistakes students make when confusing one design with another

This podcast series is designed to support RBTs, BCBA students, and behavior analysts who want to strengthen their conceptual understanding of applied behavior analysis while preparing for certification exams.

Follow the BCBA study series and stay connected with Amethyst Therapy Services.

Website:
www.amethysttherapyservices.com

Contact:
[email protected]

Stay tuned for the next episode as we continue exploring Domain D – Experimental Design in Behavior Analysis.