Louisa hears a convicted felon outlining the arguments against capital punishment. Several weeks later, although she can no longer remember the source of the arguments, she finds that she is persuaded by some of his arguments. This is an example of

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The sleeper effect occurs when a message from a non-credible source becomes more persuasive over time as the source is forgotten.

Louisa Hears a Convicted Felon Outlining the Arguments Against Capital