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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 18 MIN

BCBA Foundations B13 | Stimulus Discrimination in Behavior Analysis

from Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sanchez · host Mara Karla Sánchez

In this episode of Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez, we continue the BCBA exam preparation series by exploring an important concept from Domain B of the BACB Test Content Outline.Today's topic focuses on B.13: Identifying examples of stimulus discrimination.Stimulus discrimination occurs when an individual learns to respond differently in the presence of different stimuli because those stimuli signal different reinforcement contingencies.In this episode, you will learn:• What stimulus discrimination is in behavior analysis• How organisms learn to respond differently to different environmental stimuli• The role of reinforcement history in establishing stimulus discrimination• How discrimination training is used in applied behavior analysisWe will also discuss:• Clinical ABA examples used in skill acquisition and behavior intervention programs• Everyday examples of stimulus discrimination in natural environments• BCBA exam tips to help you correctly identify discrimination procedures• Common mistakes students make when distinguishing stimulus discrimination from stimulus control and generalizationThis podcast series is designed to help RBTs, BCBA students, and behavior analysts strengthen their 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.comContact:[email protected] tuned for the next episode where we explore B14 – Stimulus and Response Generalization.

In this episode of Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez, we continue the BCBA exam preparation series by exploring an important concept from Domain B of the BACB Test Content Outline.Today's topic focuses on B.13: Identifying examples of stimulus discrimination.Stimulus discrimination occurs when an individual learns to respond differently in the presence of different stimuli because those stimuli signal different reinforcement contingencies.In this episode, you will learn:• What stimulus discrimination is in behavior analysis• How organisms learn to respond differently to different environmental stimuli• The role of reinforcement history in establishing stimulus discrimination• How discrimination training is used in applied behavior analysisWe will also discuss:• Clinical ABA examples used in skill acquisition and behavior intervention programs• Everyday examples of stimulus discrimination in natural environments• BCBA exam tips to help you correctly identify discrimination procedures• Common mistakes students make when distinguishing stimulus discrimination from stimulus control and generalizationThis podcast series is designed to help RBTs, BCBA students, and behavior analysts strengthen their 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.comContact:[email protected] tuned for the next episode where we explore B14 – Stimulus and Response Generalization.

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