English Explanatory Dictionary

sleeper effect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A phenomenon where the impact of a persuasive message increases over time, even though the initial impact may have been minimal or negligible, often accompanied by a discounting cue.

Word forms

sleeper effect sleeper effects
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