Jamie heard about a divorce that was printed in the RAG MAG, which she does not believe is very reliable. However, over time, she forgot where she heard about the divorce. The fact that she later came to believe the story was true is known as _______.

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The sleeper effect occurs when information from a low-credibility source becomes more persuasive over time as the source is forgotten, leading to increased belief in the information.

Jamie Heard About a Divorce That Was Printed in the RAG