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

A. an individual's preference with respect to a particular issue
B. the majority's change in ideological leaning over time
C. 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
D. the evolution of an individual's ideology over time
E. the degree to which a candidate's message can change an individual's issue opinion

Answer: A