Discrete emotions theory holds that:A) the basic emotions are innate and distinct from early in life. B) emotional facial expressions must be learned. C) a select few emotions are present at birth, and the others are a function of experience. D) children must learn to fear strangers

A) the basic emotions are innate and distinct from early in life.

Explanation:

Discrete emotion theory: In psychology, the term "discrete emotion theory" is described as an emotion theory that claims that there are small numbers of different core emotions. However, Silvan Tomkins during 1962, argued that there are eight different emotions including anguish, surprise, fear, joy, disgust, interest, rage, and shame.

In the question above, the correct answer is option A.