Affect infusion model

The affect infusion theory ( Affect infusion theory ) is the explanation of contradictory effects of mood (psychology ) to the perception of other people, on attributions and to the formation of stereotypes. The affect infusion theory was developed by Forgas (1995, see also Black, 2000) and distinguishes between four infusion strategies of humor:

During the two last-mentioned strategies to mood congruency effects lead, mentioned strategies are not expected to corresponding effects in the first two.

Explanation: Thayer, Newman & McClain (1994 ) distinguish six types of individual mood management to " tense - tired " counteract moods: