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 highlights the role of cognitive appraisals in influencing emotions. In this case, the appraisal of whether the low grade was due to an unfair test or personal low intelligence led to different emotional responses of anger or depression.

Whether We Feel Angry or Depressed in Response to a Low