The actions that individuals take, both alone and in groups, in forming and transforming cultural identities are referred to as
A) psychological individualism.
B) dynamic structuralism.
C) free will.
D) agency.
E) volition.

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The term "agency" refers to the actions that individuals take to shape their own lives and the world around them, based on their own beliefs and desires. This includes the ways in which they form and transform their cultural identities, both individually and in groups. A and E are related concepts, but do not fully capture the idea of agency as it pertains to cultural identity formation. B and C are not directly relevant to the topic of cultural identity formation.

The Actions That Individuals Take, Both Alone and in Groups