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

This best illustrates that emotions are influences by cognitive appraisal.

Explanation:

Cognitive appraisal is the interpretation an individual gives to a situation which in turn influences how stressful the individual perceives it. These cognitive appraisals occur daily, without and individual even noticing them.

In this case, a low exam is perceived as bad by the individual, affecting one's emotions, making the individual feel angry or depressed.

It makes the individual attribute this to a low intelligence which is an irrational thought.