Altering one's opinions in the direction of information provided by a noncredible source after a period of time is called a __________.
A) source monitoring task
B) false fame effect
C) false memory
D) sleeper effect

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The sleeper effect refers to the phenomenon in which an individual is initially unwilling to accept information provided by a noncredible source, but over time, the effect of the source decreases, leading to a shift in the individual's attitudes or opinions. This shift is often greater than the shift that occurs when individuals are presented with the same information from a credible source. Therefore, the best choice in this scenario is D, the sleeper effect.

Altering One's Opinions in the Direction of Information Provided by a Noncredible