BCBA Exam (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) exam topics — the 9 content areas by weight
The BCBA Exam (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) exam is built from 9 weighted content areas. Focus your time where the weight is. Each area below links to a free study chapter and practice questions. These weights are how PrepPass has organized the material, not a figure published by the exam authority.
Behaviorism and Philosophical Foundations
5%Concepts and Principles
14%Measurement, Data Display, and Interpretation
12%Experimental Design
7%Ethical and Professional Issues
13%Behavior Assessment
13%Behavior-Change Procedures
14%Selecting and Implementing Interventions
11%Personnel Supervision and Management
11%Ready to test yourself?
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