Baccus, J. R., Baldwin, M.W. & Packer, D.J. (2004). Increasing implicit self-esteem through classical conditioning. Psychological Science, 15(7), 498-502.

Summary:
This is a research article focusing on the use of a classical conditioning protocol in order to improve self-esteem in university undergraduates.

Questions:

1. In what way did the researchers draw on Pavlovian conditioning?
2. How did the authors measure implicit self-esteem?
3. What is implicit self-esteem?

Symon, J. B. (2001). Parent education for autism: Issues in providing services at a distance. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 3(3), 160-174.

Summary:
This article focuses on positive behavioral interventions, to be used by parents of children with autism, to improve the wellbeing of both the child and family unit.

Questions:

1. What behaviors are typically displayed by children with autism?
2. What familial behaviors place children with autism, at a higher risk of stress?
3. Which behavioral interventions are proposed for use by parents of children with autism?