Josie listened to a speech on the radio advocating the increased use of automobiles that are not reliant on fossil fuels.One would expect the sleeper effect to be greatest if Josie found out about the background of the speaker the______________speech and was asked about his views about the issue .

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The sleeper effect occurs when a message from a non-credible source becomes more persuasive over time. If Josie learns about the speaker's background after the speech and is asked about her views a few weeks later, the initial discounting of the message due to the speaker's lack of credibility may diminish, leading to a greater sleeper effect.

Josie Listened to a Speech on the Radio Advocating the Increased