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

A: an individual's preference with respect to a
particular issue

B:the evolution of an individual's ideology 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 degree to which a candidate's message can
change an individual's issue opinion

E: the majority's change in ideological leaning
over time