Megan has developed her attachment bonds and can now describe her feelings to her parents and maintain their relationship. According Bowlby's theory of attachment, Megan is in the stage of
A)discriminate attachment
B)indiscriminate attachment
C)goal-corrected partnership
D)specific attachment behaviour
E)contact attachment

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Megan is in the "goal-corrected partnership" stage of Bowlby's theory of attachment. This stage typically emerges around 3 years of age and is characterized by children's ability to take into account the goals and feelings of their attachment figures, allowing for a more mature and reciprocal relationship. Megan's ability to describe her feelings and maintain a relationship with her parents indicates she has reached this stage.

Megan Has Developed Her Attachment Bonds and Can Now Describe