Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sanchez

In this episode, we cover  E.8: Building and maintaining professional relationships . Strong collaboration improves outcomes and strengthens ethical practice. In this episode, you will learn: • Active listening and feedback skills • Collaboration with caregivers and professionals • Conflict resolution strategies We will also discuss: • Clinical teamwork examples • BCBA exam tips on communication •...

In this episode, we explore  E.7: Multiple relationships and professional boundaries . Understanding boundaries is critical for maintaining objectivity and protecting clients. In this episode, you will learn: • What qualifies as a multiple relationship • Risks associated with dual relationships • Strategies to manage unavoidable situations We will also discuss: • Real-life ABA scenarios • BCBA exa...

In this episode, we focus on  E.6: Ethical discontinuation of services and transitions . Ending services must be handled carefully to protect clients and maintain ethical standards. In this episode, you will learn: • When services or supervision should be discontinued • How to ethically transition clients and supervisees • How to avoid client abandonment We will also discuss: • Clinical transition...

Description 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 • B...

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-r...

Description 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 exampl...

En este episodio especial de  Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez , unimos fuerzas con  Karen de Karen en Cuisine para 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...

In this special episode of  Behavioral Intelligence with Mara Sánchez , we collaborate with Karen from  Karen en Cuisine to 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 epi...

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-ter...

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 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 systematica...

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...

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...

In this episode of  Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez , we begin  Domain D – Experimental Design  from the BACB Test Content Outline as part of our  BCBA exam preparation series . Today’s topic focuses on  D.6: Critique and interpret data from single-case experimental designs . Understanding how to evaluate single-case design data is essential for behavior analysts because these designs for...

In this episode of  Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez , we examine  D.5: Identifying the relative strengths of single-case experimental designs and group designs. Both research approaches are valuable but serve different purposes in behavioral science. In this episode, you will learn: • The strengths of  single-case experimental designs • The strengths of  group research designs • Why ABA p...

In this episode of  Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez , we explore  D.4: Identifying the defining features of single-case experimental designs. Single-case experimental designs are the foundation of research in applied behavior analysis. In this episode, you will learn: • Why individuals in ABA research  serve as their own controls • The importance of  repeated measurement  in behavioral ex...

In this episode of  Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez , we explore  D.3: Identifying threats to internal validity. Threats to internal validity are factors that make it difficult to determine whether the independent variable actually caused the observed behavior change. In this episode, you will learn: • What  history effects  are in experimental design • What  maturation effects  refer to...

In this episode of  Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez , we continue exploring  Domain D – Experimental Design . Today's topic focuses on  D.2: Distinguishing between internal and external validity. Understanding validity helps behavior analysts evaluate whether research findings are trustworthy and applicable. In this episode, you will learn: • What  internal validity  means in experime...

In this episode of  Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez , we begin  Domain D – Experimental Design  from the  BACB Test Content Outline  as part of our BCBA exam preparation series. Today's topic focuses on  D.1: Distinguishing between dependent and independent variables. Understanding the relationship between these variables is essential for analyzing how behavior changes in response to...

In this episode of  Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez , we conclude  Domain C – Measurement, Data Display, and Interpretation . Today's topic focuses on  C.12: Selecting measurement procedures to obtain representative procedural integrity data. Procedural integrity ensures that interventions are implemented  as designed , which is essential for valid treatment outcomes. In this episode,...

In this episode of  Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez , we explore  C.11: Interpreting graphed data. Behavior analysts rely on  visual analysis  to determine whether interventions are effective. In this episode, you will learn: • How to evaluate  level, trend, and variability  in behavioral data • How to identify meaningful changes in behavior patterns • How data interpretation guides treat...

In this episode of  Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez , we explore  C.10: Graphing data to communicate quantitative relations. Graphing allows behavior analysts to  visualize behavior change and communicate results clearly. In this episode, you will learn: • What  equal-interval graphs  are • When  bar graphs  are appropriate • What  cumulative records  show • Why visual analysis is essenti...

In this episode of  Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez , we explore  C.9: Selecting a measurement procedure to obtain representative data. Behavior analysts must select measurement systems that  capture the critical dimension of behavior while accounting for environmental constraints. In this episode, you will learn: • How to match measurement systems to behavior characteristics • Why enviro...

In this episode of  Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez , we explore  C.8: Evaluating the validity and reliability of measurement procedures. Accurate data collection is essential for  ethical and effective behavior analysis . In this episode, you will learn: • What  measurement validity  means • What  measurement reliability  refers to • How  interobserver agreement (IOA)  helps evaluate rel...

In this episode of  Behavioral Intelligence con Mara Sánchez , we explore  C.7: Measuring efficiency in behavior analysis. Efficiency helps behavior analysts evaluate  how effective and practical an intervention is over time . In this episode, you will learn: • What  trials to criterion  means • How  training duration  relates to efficiency • How  cost-benefit analysis  informs clinical decisions...