In Studying the Dimensions of Public Opinion, to What Does

question 27

Multiple Choice

In studying the dimensions of public opinion, to what does the term "direction" refer?

• A) the evolution of an individual's ideology over time
• B) the majority's change in ideological leaning over time
• C) an individual's preference with respect to a particular issue
• D) the degree to which a candidate's message can change an individual's issue opinion
• E) the degree to which an individual is willing to learn and accept new information on an issue about which the individual already has a strong opinion

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