________ emerged out of modern psychodynamic theories of psychopathology and shifted focus from the unconscious conflicts of the individual to the client's pattern of relationships with important people in his or her life.

A) Interpersonal therapy
B) Ego psychology
C) Psychoanalysis
D) Object relations perspective

Interpersonal therapy emerged out of modern psychodynamic theories of psychopathology and shifted focus from the unconscious conflicts of the individual to the client's pattern of relationships with important people in his or her life. It emphasizes the importance of current interpersonal relationships in the development of the client's mental health issues and seeks to improve those relationships as part of the therapeutic process. Ego psychology and psychoanalysis focus more on the individual's internal conflicts and the workings of the unconscious mind, while the object relations perspective specifically examines how early relationships with significant others shape an individual's sense of self and relationships in adulthood.