Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) helps depressed patients resolve relationship problems. All of the following issues are a possible focus of IPT EXCEPT

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IPT focuses on resolving relationship problems and improving interpersonal communication, and is not focused on addressing negative thinking or cognitive distortions. Therefore, option D, negative thinking, is not a possible focus of IPT. Options A (marital conflict), B (death of a loved one), and C (deficits in social skills) are all examples of relationship problems that might be addressed in IPT.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) Helps Depressed Patients Resolve Relationship Problems