Structured learning therapy developed by Goldstein et al. (1976) is examined withchronic psychiatric patients. The goal was not only to ascertain the amount of improvement, but also to designate the type and level of pathology modified with this approach. It was found that after six months of treatment most chronicpatients improved, but especially those who had symptom patterns of Paranoid Projection and Psychotic Disorganization. The results suggest a prescriptive role for this treatment within a hospital setting.
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