Whether we feel angry or depressed in response to a low exam grade depends on whether we attribute the poor grade to an unfair test or to our own low intelligence. This best illustrates that emotions are influenced by

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The scenario described in the question highlights the role of cognitive appraisals in influencing emotions. The way we interpret and perceive a situation affects how we feel about it. In this case, attributing the poor grade to an unfair test (external factor) may make us angry, while attributing it to our own low intelligence (internal factor) may make us feel depressed. Physical arousal (A), relative deprivation (B), and genetic predispositions (D) can all influence emotions, but they are not the primary factor at play in this scenario.

Whether We Feel Angry or Depressed in Response to a Low