Dicky, the autistic boy, continues to wear his glasses and maintain his talking because his parents continued to use aversive control and nag at him. (Nedelman, D. & Sulzbacher, 1972)

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The statement inaccurately describes the use of aversive control. Aversive control, such as nagging, would not typically be used to maintain positive behaviors like wearing glasses or talking, but rather to discourage unwanted behaviors.

Dicky, the Autistic Boy, Continues to Wear His Glasses and Maintain