When many citizens take on strongly conservative or strongly liberal identities, it is called:

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Ideological polarization refers to the phenomenon of increasing ideological and partisan division among citizens. When many people take on strongly conservative or strongly liberal identities, it contributes to this polarization. Opinion formation (A) and political socialization (B) refer to the processes by which individuals develop their political attitudes and beliefs, but do not necessarily imply polarization. Latent opinion formation (C) refers to opinions that individuals hold but may not express publicly or to pollsters. Political maturity (E) is not a recognized term in political science.

When Many Citizens Take on Strongly Conservative or Strongly Liberal