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A podcast for aspiring behavior analysts

  1. 07/29/2025

    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: mduke@abatechnologies.com      Corey: crobertson@abatechnologies.com    Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep

  2. 04/22/2025

    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: mduke@abatechnologies.com        Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep

  3. 04/08/2025

    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/id1687835878 Resources: 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

  4. 03/18/2025

    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: mduke@abatechnologies.com      Corey: crobertson@abatechnologies.com    Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep

  5. 03/04/2025

    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: mduke@abatechnologies.com      Corey: crobertson@abatechnologies.com    Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep

  6. 02/18/2025

    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: mduke@abatechnologies.com Aaron: abevacqua@abatechnologies.com    Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep

  7. 02/04/2025

    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: mduke@abatechnologies.com     Mary: lewism2018@my.fit.edu  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

  8. 01/21/2025

    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: mduke@abatechnologies.com Join the BOOST Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/boostabaexamprep

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