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Passage 3 3. 'One of the most common problems in old age is mental confusion, a condition extremely detrimental to the quality of life in later years. 2When it's the subject of study, mental confusion in the elderly is divided into three main categories. 3One kind of confusion is purely a result of illness, medication, or emotional and environmental stress. 4This category of confusion is usually reversible if caught early enough. 5The second type of confusion results from damage to the brain due to aging. 6This type is commonly referred to as "dementia." 7The third kind of confusion is produced by severe mental disorders such as psy- chosis.* (Adapted from Waughfield, Mental Health Concepts, p. 283.) Questions What is the topic of the passage? What is the main idea/topic sentence of the passage? Identify the major and minor details of the passage. Make a diagram by using the major and minor details of the passage.

          Passage 3
3. 'One of the most common problems in old age is mental confusion, a
condition extremely detrimental to the quality of life in later years.
2When it's the subject of study, mental confusion in the elderly is
divided into three main categories. 3One kind of confusion is purely
a result of illness, medication, or emotional and environmental stress.
4This category of confusion is usually reversible if caught early enough.
5The second type of confusion results from damage to the brain due
to aging. 6This type is commonly referred to as "dementia." 7The third
kind of confusion is produced by severe mental disorders such as psy-
chosis.* (Adapted from Waughfield, Mental Health Concepts, p. 283.)
Questions
What is the topic of the passage?
What is the main idea/topic sentence of the passage?
Identify the major and minor details of the passage.
Make a diagram by using the major and minor details of the passage.

Passage 3
3. 'One of the most common problems in old age is mental confusion, a
condition extremely detrimental to the quality of life in later years.
2When it's the subject of study, mental confusion in the elderly is
divided into three main categories. 3One kind of confusion is purely
a result of illness, medication, or emotional and environmental stress.
4This category of confusion is usually reversible if caught early enough.
5The second type of confusion results from damage to the brain due
to aging. 6This type is commonly referred to as "dementia." 7The third
kind of confusion is produced by severe mental disorders such as psy-
chosis.* (Adapted from Waughfield, Mental Health Concepts, p. 283.)
Questions
What is the topic of the passage?
What is the main idea/topic sentence of the passage?
Identify the major and minor details of the passage.
Make a diagram by using the major and minor details of the passage.

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