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What area of study is of primary interest in the branch of ethnic psychology called Hispanic psychology?
  1. Intracultural group differences among Latinos living in the United States or Puerto Rico.
  2. Intercultural group differences between Latinos and Non-Latinos living in the United States or Puerto Rico.
  3. Intracultural group differences between persons of Latin American origin living in the United States or Puerto Rico and persons of Latin American origin living elsewhere.
  4. Intercultural group differences between persons of Latin American origin living in any country and persons not of Latin American origin living in the United States or Puerto Rico.
Explanation
Answer: A - Hispanic psychology is primarily concerned with intracultural group differences. Furthermore, the focus is specifically on Latinos living in the United States or Puerto Rico. In this respect, Hispanic psychology differs from cross-cultural psychology, which compares values, traditions, and behaviors of different cultures.
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