According to one influential theory, newborns experience only two general emotions:

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According to the theory of differential emotions, newborns experience two general emotions which are pleasure and distress. Infants seek pleasure and avoid displeasure or distress from the very first moments of life. They show an innate preference for stimuli that bring pleasure such as sweet tastes, and a dislike for stimuli that bring discomfort such as unpleasant smells, loud noises or pain. Infants exhibit distress in response to hunger, discomfort, pain or separation from their caregivers. Therefore, option C is the most appropriate answer.

According to One Influential Theory, Newborns Experience Only Two General