According to Jellinek's model (no longer considered accurate but still of scientific interest), an individual with alcoholism progresses through four stages. Which of the following INCORRECTLY describes the characteristic behaviors associated with each of Jellinek's stages?
A) Prealcoholic stage - hangovers, DWI or DUI charges, blackouts
B) Prodromal stage - drinking heavily but few outward signs of problems
C) Chronic stage - primary daily activities involve drinking and getting drunk
D) Crucial stage - loss of control with occasional binges

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The characteristic behaviors described in the Prealcoholic stage (such as hangovers, DWI or DUI charges, blackouts) are correct and align with Jellinek's model. The other options also accurately describe behaviors associated with the other stages (Prodromal stage - drinking heavily but few outward signs of problems; Chronic stage - primary daily activities involve drinking and getting drunk; Crucial stage - loss of control with occasional binges).

According to Jellinek's Model (No Longer Considered Accurate but Still