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BOOST U! by ABA Technologies

A podcast for aspiring behavior analysts

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    Group Contingencies Explained: When Everyone Wins Together

    In this episode of BOOST U!, Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, and Corey Robertson, MS, BCBA, break down group contingencies. Listeners will learn the three types of group contingencies, when to use each one, and real-world examples that work in classrooms, workplaces, and beyond. Perfect for behavior analysts, educators, and anyone interested in creating positive change through behavioral science.BOOST U! is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8  For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com   If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]     Corey: [email protected]   Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep

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    Everything You Need to Know About Skills Assessments with Dr. Jonathan Fernand

    Join Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, and Dr. Jonathan Fernand, PhD, BCBA-D, as they talk all about the skills assessments you need to know to pass your exam. Listen to learn about the VB-MAPP, EFLS, ABLLS-R, PEAK, and Vineland assessments! BOOST U! is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8  For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com   If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]       Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep 

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    Public Statements with Jackie Noto and Dr. Mary Lewis

    In today’s episode of BOOST U!, Maddie is joined by Mary Lewis, PhD, BCBA and Jackie Noto, MS, BCBA of the Behavior Self Podcast. Listen to learn all about public statements as defined by the BACB®.  Find Mary Lewis on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabaobmer/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marylewisbcbaobmer/Find Jackie Noto on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bliss_obm_consulting/Listen to the Behavior Self Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iPvTdqvtHhDmRWBp4XwHk?si=z2PqdPcUTjCvS0A9Pz4W6w&nd=1&dlsi=53445690a720428c Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behaviorself-ba-without-the-bs/id1687835878Resources:Burnout article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15021149.2018.1438339 Burnout Book: https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Secret-Unlocking-Stress-Cycle/dp/198481706X Burnout Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Workbook-Advice-Exercises-Unlock/dp/0593578376/ref=pd_lpo_d_sccl_1/139-8877942-3943745?pd_rd_w=pvpAE&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=8EBT4JD10J54ZMNAM99H&pd_rd_wg=9b1wu&pd_rd_r=89874bee-02dc-44d9-8507-6789c4e3cbee&pd_rd_i=0593578376&psc=1 Public statement definition can be found in the Glossary of the Ethics Code: https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Ethics-Code-for-Behavior-Analysts-240830-a.pdf BACB Newsletter on Testimonials: https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BACB_Oct2024_Newsletter-241023-a.pdf 

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    Everything You Need to Know About Punishment

    In this episode of BOOST U!, Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, and Corey Robertson, MS, BCBA, break down punishment from a behavior analytic perspective. Whether you're prepping for the BCBA exam or just looking to strengthen your understanding, this discussion covers all classifications of punishment—positive vs. negative, socially mediated vs. automatic, and unconditioned vs. conditioned (plus generalized punishers!). Tune in for clear explanations, real-world examples, and tips to help you apply these concepts with confidence. Reinforcement episode: https://abatechnologies.com/operant-innovations-podcast/2025-03-04/everything-you-need-to-know-about-reinforcement  BOOST U! is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8  For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com   If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]     Corey: [email protected]   Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep 

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    Everything You Need to Know About Reinforcement

    In this episode of BOOST U!, Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, and Corey Robertson, MS, BCBA, break down reinforcement from a behavior analytic perspective. Whether you're prepping for the BCBA exam or just looking to strengthen your understanding, this discussion covers all classifications of reinforcement—positive vs. negative, socially mediated vs. automatic, and unconditioned vs. conditioned (plus generalized reinforcers!). Tune in for clear explanations, real-world examples, and tips to help you apply these concepts with confidence. Jack Michael article: https://www.jstor.org/stable/27758829  BOOST U! is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8  For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com   If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]     Corey: [email protected]   Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep 

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    Learning About Behavioral Momentum and the Matching Law with Aaron Bevacqua

    In today’s episode, join Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA and Aaron Bevacqua, MS, BCBA as they talk about the matching law and behavioral momentum. Definitions will be given for response allocation, resistance to change, and behavioral mass. Listeners will learn about the importance of the matching law and understanding behavioral momentum. BOOST U! publishes 2 new episodes every month, and our goal is to help students study for the BCBA® exam.  BOOST U! is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]: [email protected]  Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep

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    Multiple Test Takers: A Conversation with Dr. Mary Lewis

    In today’s episode of BOOST U!, Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA talks with Dr. Mary Lewis, PhD, BCBA, who passed her BCBA exam on her second attempt. Listeners will learn strategies for self-care, studying, and finding community while preparing for the exam. BOOST U! publishes 2 new episodes every month, and our goal is to help students study for the BCBA® exam.  BOOST U! is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]    Mary: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep  Find Mary Lewis on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabaobmer/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marylewisbcbaobmer/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iPvTdqvtHhDmRWBp4XwHk?si=z2PqdPcUTjCvS0A9Pz4W6w&nd=1&dlsi=53445690a720428c Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behaviorself-ba-without-the-bs/id1687835878 

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    Motivating Operations and Discriminative Stimuli with Andrew Houvouras

    In today’s episode of BOOST U! join Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, and Andrew Houvouras, MA, BCBA as they discuss motivating operations and discriminative stimuli. Listeners will learn the definitions, types, and effects of these two concepts in addition to the examples given. BOOST U! publishes 2 new episodes every month, and our goal is to help students study for the BCBA® exam.  BOOST U! is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected] the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep

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    All About Generalization with Jessica Jeno

    In this episode of BOOST U!, Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, talks with Jessica Jeno, MA, BCBA about discrimination and generalization. Listeners will learn about stimulus discrimination, stimulus generalization, and response generalization, as well as how to teach and train them. BOOST U! publishes 2 new episodes every month, and our goal is to help students study for the BCBA® exam.  BOOST U! is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]    Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep 

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    Performance Diagnostics and ABA with Brecken Cornely

    In today’s episode of BOOST U! join Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, and Brecken Cornely, Ph.D., BCBA-D as they discuss performance diagnostics, OBM, and the Performance Diagnostics Checklist (PDC). BOOST U! publishes 2 new episodes every month, and our goal is to help students study for the BCBA® exam.  BOOST U! is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]    Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep References:Austin, J., Carr, J. E., & Agnew, J. L. (1999). The Need for Assessment of Maintaining Variables in OBM. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 19(2), 59–87. https://doi.org/10.1300/J075v19n02_05  Echeverria, F., & Wilder, D. A. (2024). The Performance Diagnostic Checklist and its variants: A systematic review. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 44(3), 174–193. https://doi.org/10.1080/01608061.2023.2230945 Vance, H., Saini, V., & Guertin, E. L. (2022). A preliminary investigation of procedural refinements to the performance diagnostic checklist - human services. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 42(4), 282–308. https://doi.org/10.1080/01608061.2022.2043218 

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    All About Conditioning with Corey Robertson

    In today’s episode of BOOST U! join Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, and Corey Robertson, MS, BCBA as they discuss operant and respondent conditioning. BOOST U! publishes 2 new episodes every month, and our goal is to help students study for the BCBA® exam.  BOOST U! is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]    Corey: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep 

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    What are the Philosophical Assumptions of Behavior Analysis? With Dr. Kaitlynn Gokey

    In this episode of BOOST U!, Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, talks with Dr. Kaitlynn Gokey, PhD, BCBA, about the philosophical assumptions of behavior analysis. Listeners will learn about each of the philosophical assumptions, with examples provided. BOOST U! publishes 2 new episodes every month, and our goal is to help students study for the BCBA® exam.  BOOST U! is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]    Dr. Gokey: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep 

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    Culturally Responsive Supervision

    In this episode of BOOST U!, Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, talks with Abigail Petronelli, MS, about culturally responsive supervision. Listeners will learn the definitions of cultural responsiveness and related terms and tips for incorporating cultural responsiveness into supervision practices. BOOST U! publishes 2 new episodes every month, and our goal is to help students study for the BCBA® exam.  BOOST U! is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]    Abby: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep References:Leland, W., & Stockwell, A. (2019). A self-assessment tool for cultivating affirming practices with transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) clients, supervisees, students, and colleagues. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12(4), 816–825. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-019-00375-0Thomas, D.E. & Inkson, K. (2017) Cultural Intelligence. Surviving and thriving in the global village. Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., Oakland, CA

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    Behavior Chains and Chaining Procedures: What You Need to Know

    In this episode of BOOST U!, Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, talks with Lina Majdalany, PhD, BCBA-D about behavior chains and chaining procedures. Listeners will learn about behavior chains, task analyses, and the types of chaining procedures, among other topics. BOOST U! publishes 2 new episodes every month, and our goal is to help students study for the BCBA® exam.  Complex Schedules: https://abatechnologies.com/operant-innovations-podcast/2023-10-20/boost-u-002-not-so-simple-complex-schedules-of-reinforcement Exact Instructions Challenge: https://youtu.be/FN2RM-CHkuI?si=-MfhiXLP9aG36psB  BOOST U! is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]    Lina: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep 

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    Measuring Supervision Effectiveness

    In today’s episode of BOOST U!, Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, discusses the risks of ineffective supervision (item I-1 on the 5th edition task list) and how to measure its effectiveness (item I-8 on the 5th edition task list).  Listen to learn more about how supervision affects clients, stakeholders, and the future of the supervisee.  Supervision Resources:https://abatechnologies.com/the-consulting-supervisor-and-new-supervisor-workbooks https://abatechnologies.com/products/building-and-sustaining-effective-relationships   BOOST U! is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]    Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep 

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    It’s not a Trick, It’s an Assessment

    In today’s episode of BOOST U!, Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA and Corey Robertson, MS, BCBA talk about how the exam is not trying to trick test-takers. Rather, this is an assessment to determine whether test-takers have the minimum competency required to be behavior analysts.  Check out these past episodes about test questions:https://abatechnologies.com/operant-innovations-podcast/2023-12-13/boost-u-005-test-success-breaking-down-scenario-questionshttps://abatechnologies.com/operant-innovations-podcast/2024-04-18/boost-u-examining-ethics-questions  BOOST U! is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]    Corey: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep  Information on Job Task Analysis can be found on page 29 of the BCBA Handbook: https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BCBAHandbook_240426-a.pdf 

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    Teaching Verbal Behavior

    In today’s episode of BOOST U!, Maddie Duke, M.S., BCBA, and Christi Reed, M.S. cover verbal behavior. Listeners will learn about mands, tacts, codics, duplics, and intraverbals: what each looks like as well as how to teach learners to engage in each type of verbal behavior. BOOST U! is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]  Christi: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep Recommended reading: https://marksundberg.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/T-Sundberg-2015.pdf

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    Unwanted Effects of Interventions

    In today’s episode of BOOST U!, Maddie Duke, MS, BCBA, and Corey Robertson, MS, BCBA talk about the unwanted effects of reinforcement, punishment, and extinction from section H of the BCBA® task list. Listeners will learn about the unwanted effects, strategies to mitigate each, and how to prepare for test questions in this area. BOOST U! uploads new episodes twice a month, and each episode is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]  Corey: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep Recommended reading: Stokes, T. F., & Baer, D. M. (1977). An implicit technology of generalization. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 10(2), 349–367. https://doi.org/10.1901/jaba.1977.10-349

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    Threats to Internal Validity in Single Subject Research Designs

    In today’s episode of BOOST U!, Maddie Duke, M.S., BCBA, and Bill Carlucci, M.S., BCBA talk about the threats to internal validity from section D of the BCBA® Task List. Listeners can expect to learn the main threats to internal validity, examples for each, and where to learn more about these threats. BOOST U! uploads new episodes twice a month, and each episode is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]  Bill: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep Recommended reading: Gast, D. L., & Ledford, J. R. (Eds.). (2014). Single case research methodology: Applications in special education and behavioral sciences (2nd ed.). Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group. https://doi.org/10.4324/97802035218926th edition Test Content Outline can be found here: https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/bcba-outline-6thEd/ BCBA Handbook can be found here: https://www.bacb.com/bcba-handbook 

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    Interobserver Agreement: Why It Matters

    In today’s podcast, join Maddie Duke, M.S., BCBA, and Corey Robertson, M. BCBA, as they discuss interobserver agreement and measurement. Listeners will learn about validity, reliability, accuracy, and the types of IOA.  BOOST U! uploads new episodes twice a month, and each episode is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]  Corey: [email protected]  Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep BOOST ProBuilder is available now! boostexamprep.com 

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    Using Behavior Analysis in Supervision

    In today’s podcast, join Maddie Duke, M.S., BCBA, and Shauna V. Costello, MA, MPP, BCBA, as they discuss section I of the BCBA task list! With over 10 years of experience supervising students, Shauna shares her secrets for using a human-first approach, delivering feedback, and teaching students about life after structured supervision.   BOOST U! uploads new episodes twice a month, and each episode is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]  Shauna: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep BOOST ProBuilder is available now! boostexamprep.com 

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    Examining Ethics Questions

    On this episode of BOOST U!, Maddie Duke. M.S., BCBA talks with Tom Freeman, M.S., BCBA about all things ethics! Listeners will learn about the purpose of the ethics code, what “the spirit of the code” means, and how to break down ethics scenarios.  BOOST U! uploads new episodes twice a month, and each episode is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]  Tom: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep 

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    What are the conditions in a functional analysis?

    In today’s episode of BOOST U!, Maddie Duke, M.S., BCBA, and Corey Robertson, M.S., BCBA, discuss the conditions in a functional analysis (FA). Listeners will learn about the common functions of behavior, the most frequently used conditions in FAs, and how to interpret FA results on a graph. We hope you enjoy!BOOST U! uploads new episodes twice a month, and each episode is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]  Corey: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep 

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    10 Ways your Friends and Family Can Help You Study for the Exam

    In today’s episode of BOOST U!, Maddie Duke, M.S., BCBA, shares 10 ways your friends and family can help you study for the exam (no behavior analytic knowledge necessary!) BOOST U! uploads new episodes twice a month, and each episode is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]  Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep Purchase SAFMEDS here: https://abatechnologies.com/products/boost-aba-exam-prep/boost-aba-exam-prep-safmeds Self-management blog: https://abatechnologies.com/blog/self-management-strategies-for-bcbar-exam-prep-tackling-the-test-series 

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    Measuring Behavior with Discontinuous Methods

    In today’s episode of BOOST U!, Maddie Duke, M.S., BCBA, and Corey Robertson, M.S., BCBA, talk about discontinuous measurement from section C of the BCBA task list. Listeners can expect to learn when to use these measurement techniques, how well this form of data collection represents real behavior and examples of each type of discontinuous measurement. BOOST U! uploads new episodes twice a month, and each episode is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]  Corey: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep Recommended reading: LeBlanc, L. A., Lund, C., Kooken, C., Lund, J. B., & Fisher, W. (2019). Procedures and accuracy of discontinuous measurement of problem behavior in common practice of applied behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 13, 411-420. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-019-00361-6

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    How does shaping use extinction in ABA?

    In today’s episode of BOOST U!, we are talking about shaping and extinction- how do they relate? How does extinction and related side effects contribute to skill acquisition? Join Maddie Duke, M.S., BCBA, and Christi Reed, M.S., as they discuss shaping, extinction, and skill acquisition. Listeners will be prepared to answer questions about using shaping to teach new skills. BOOST U! uploads new episodes twice a month, and each episode is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]  Christi: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep 

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    What are the Domains of Behavior Analysis?

    In today’s episode of BOOST U!, we are talking about the domains of behavior analysis! Join Maddie Duke, M.S., BCBA, and Corey Robertson, M.S., BCBA, as they discuss radical behaviorism, EAB, ABA, and professional practice. Listeners will be prepared to answer questions about the domains of behavior analysis on the BCBA exam. BOOST U! uploads new episodes twice a month, and each episode is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.comIf you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected] Corey: [email protected]  Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep Differences between the 5th edition and 6th edition: https://abatechnologies.com/blog/understanding-the-split-bacb-standards-tco-transformation One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest: https://www.netflix.com/title/825812 Ayllon & Michael, 1964: https://rdcu.be/dxZI2 (The study Corey mentioned starts on page 285)Operant Inno-Gay-tions: https://abatechnologies.com/operant-innovations-podcast/2023-06-07/operant-innovations-050-the-history-of-aba-and-the-lgbtq 

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    Study the Dimensions of ABA With Us!

    In today’s episode of BOOST U!, we are talking about the seven dimensions of ABA! Join Maddie Duke, M.S., BCBA, and Corey Robertson, M.S., BCBA as they discuss the seven dimensions, where they came from, common misconceptions, and how you can study these concepts for the exam. BOOST U! uploads new episodes twice a month, and each episode is meant to help you study for the BCBA exam! If you have questions you want us to answer, fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.comIf you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprepSeven Dimensions Infographic: https://abatechnologies.com/resources/infographics/the-7-dimensions-of-aba-getacab Baer, Wolf, and Risley, 1978: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1310980/ 

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    What Happens After I Pass My Exam?

    On today’s episode of BOOST U! Maddie Duke talks with Teresa Hale, who recently passed her exam. Between licensure and insurance credentialing, it was months before Teresa was living the life we all dream of- working as a BCBA. Listen to this episode to hear more about the process Teresa followed and learn tips for working through the process in your state!For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.comIf you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected] the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprepTo submit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8

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    Test Success: Breaking Down Scenario Questions

    On today’s episode of BOOST U! Maddie Duke and Corey Robertson answer a student question: how to break down scenario questions on the test. When a test question includes a scenario, it can be difficult to identify the most important details and pick the correct answer. This episode includes tips and sample questions for you to practice alongside Maddie and Corey!Questions in this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aLz2BNIjGYwIGEO8MfY0CM7W6vc3eAOQ/view?usp=sharing For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.comIf you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]: [email protected] the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprepTo submit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 

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    Stimulus Equivalence and RFT: What You Need to Know

    On today’s episode of BOOST U! Maddie Duke and Corey Robertson break down stimulus equivalence and RFT for students preparing to take the exam. Students frequently ask questions and express concern about these areas, so we hope this episode answers some of your questions!For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com  If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep To submit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8

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    Motivating Operations, Medical Conditions, and Real-Life Applications

    On today’s episode of BOOST U! Maddie Duke and Corey Robertson break down motivating operations, including behavior-altering effects, value-altering effects, conditioned motivating operations, how medical conditions can affect motivating operations, and more! For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com  If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep To submit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 

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    Not So Simple: Complex Schedules of Reinforcement and Conditional Discriminations

    On today’s bonus episode of BOOST U! Maddie Duke and Corey Robertson answer some student questions about complex schedules of reinforcement and simple vs. conditional discriminations. These are difficult topics that we hope we can help clarify!For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com  If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]: [email protected] Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep To submit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8 

  34. 1

    From Student to Study-er: How to Start Prepping for the Exam?

    Introducing BOOST U! This series is for students and those working towards certification. Today, Maddie Duke and Corey Robertson discuss the differences between being a student and studying for the exam, community, being a professional, text anxiety, and more!For more information about BOOST products: boostexamprep.com   If you have feedback or suggestions, please contact us!Maddie: [email protected]: [email protected]  Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep  To submit questions for future episodes: https://forms.gle/vYT38jTvPBnfLWuK8

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