As reflected by the sleeper effect, the loss of source information can make __________.
A) a low-credibility message more credible
B) false memories seem real
C) a low-credibility message even less credible
D) memories of dreams seem real

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The sleeper effect refers to the phenomenon where a initially low-credibility message becomes more persuasive over time, even without the presence of the original source information. This occurs because people tend to forget the source of the message over time, making the message itself more persuasive. Therefore, the loss of source information can make a low-credibility message more credible.

As Reflected by the Sleeper Effect, the Loss of Source