The number of topics about which individuals communicate is ________.
A) breadth
B) depth
C) social penetration
D) width

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Breadth refers to the variety of topics that individuals communicate about, while depth refers to the level of detail and personal significance of those topics. Social penetration refers to the process of gradually revealing more intimate and personal information in a relationship. Width is not a commonly used term in communication studies. Therefore, the best choice for the number of topics about which individuals communicate is breadth.

The Number of Topics About Which Individuals Communicate Is ________