VITA
NAME:
Updated February 5, 2010
Donald Stephen Strassberg
ADDRESS:
Department of Psychology
University of Utah
390 S. 1530 E., Room 502
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
HOME PHONE:
(801) 733-6338
OFFICE PHONE:
(801) 581-7559
BIRTHDATE:
April 24, 1946
BIRTHPLACE:
Brooklyn, New York
MARITAL STATUS:
Married, two children
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
School attended
George Peabody College
Dates Attended
9/72-8/75
Major Area
Degree Awarded
Clinical
Ph.D.
Psychology
University of New Hampshire
9/67-8/69
Psychology
M. A.
Hunter College in the Bronx
9/63-6/67
Economics/
B. A.
(CUNY)
Psychology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Place of Employment
Department of Psychology,
9/75-present
Professor, 1992;
Director of Clinical Training
1999-2002, 2006 - present
Visiting Professor, Erasmus University,
3/97-5/97
Department of Endocrinology
and Reproduction, Rotterdam,
The Netherlands
Visiting Scholar, Department of
7/89-6/90
Psychology, University of Queensland
Queensland, Australia
Fellow, Institute for Rational
9/82-8/83
Emotive Therapy (with Dr. Albert Ellis)
Fellow, Cornell Medical School
9/82-6/83
(With Dr. Helen Singer-Kaplan)
Psychology Intern,
9/74-8/75
The Ohio State University
Lecturer, Tennessee State Univ.
6/73-7/73
Nashville, Tennessee
Therapist, Nashville Drug Treatment
and Rehabilitation Center
9/72-7/73
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Nashville, Tennessee
Instructor, Gettysburg College
9/69-8/72
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Instructor, York College
7/72-8/72
York, Pennsylvania
Psychological Services Associate, 10/70-8/72
Hanover Mental Health Center;
Hanover, Pennsylvania
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American Psychological Association
Utah Psychological Association
Fellow, Institute for Rational Emotive Therapy
International Academy of Sex Research
Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
Society for Sex Therapy and Treatment
Licensed Psychologist, State of Utah (1976)
Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology, The Association of State and Provincial
Psychology Boards (2001)
AWARDS AND GRANTS:
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NIMH Fellow, George Peabody College, 1973-1975
Faculty Research Grant, University of Utah (#1739), June, 1976 ($2,870)
Roche Laboratories MMPI Research Grant, January, 1977 ($2,000)
University Biomedical Grant, University of Utah, May 1977 ($1,700)
Roche Laboratories MMPI Research Grant, 1981 ($1,000)
University Biomedical Grant, University of Utah, 1981 ($1,500)
John Park Teaching Fellowship, University of Utah, Spring 1982
($1,500)
University Biomedical Grant, University of Utah, 1982 ($1,665)
University Biomedical Grant, University of Utah, November, 1983 ($800)
University Biomedical Grant, University of Utah, November, 1983 ($1,500)
University Biomedical Grant, University of Utah, June, 1985 ($2,800)
University of Utah Research Committee Grant, 1/86 ($4130)
University Biomedical Grant, University of Utah, May, 1987 ($4,370)
University Biomedical Grant, University of Utah, Apr. 1988 ($4,550)
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University of Utah Teaching Committee Grant, 1/88 ($6,000)
University Biomedical Grant, University of Utah, Apr. 1989 ($3,500)
Department Research Grant (Psychology, University of Queensland), January 1990 ($1,300)
University Research Committee Grant, March, 1990 ($4,100)
Contract Grant, Department of Corrections, Queensland State Government, February, 1995
($40,000-Australian)
University Starter/Mentor Grant (with Tom Malloy), 1/96 ($5,000)
Contract Grant (program evaluation), Center for Family Development, Salt Lake City, 1994 present (>$55,000 to date).
University Starter/Mentor Grant (with Jim Alexander), 1/97 ($4220)
Contract Grant (consultant), Sex Offender Treatment Program, Department of Corrections,
Queensland (Australia) State Government, February, 2000.
University of Utah Teaching Committee Grant, Oct., 2000 ($910).
Grant from Pfizer Pharmaceuticals: “Viagra Use Over Time: Its Impact on Men With Erectile
Dysfunction and Their Partners,” 2001 ($57,500).
University Teaching Committee Grant, May, 2003 ($1,450)
Funding Incentive Seed Grant (Co-PI), University of Utah:
“Cognitive Deficits Among
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Pedophilic Sex Offenders,” September, 2003 ($30,000).
University Teaching Committee Grant, May, 2004($1,750)
Educational Grant, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, March, 2005 ($13,400)
University Teaching Committee Grant, November, 2008 ($550)
HONORS:
Diplomate (Clinical), American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) (May, 2002)
University of Utah Distinguished Teaching Award, May, 1999.
Distinguished Teaching Award, College of Social & Behavioral Science, University of Utah,
May, 1986
Dean's Research and Development Award, College of Social &
Behavioral Science,
University of Utah, January, 1987
Academician of the Year, Utah Psychological Association, June 1993
Voted "Best Lecturing Style," Psi Chi Awards Banquet, May, 1994
Voted “Best Sense of Humor,” Psi Chi Awards Banquet, May, 1996
Finalist, University Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Utah, 1988; 1998
Scientific Program Chair, Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality
(SSSS), Los Angeles, November, 1998.
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Voted “Best Lecturer,” Psi Chi Awards Banquet, May, 1998, May, 1999, April, 2005
Scientific Program Chair, 2010 Annual Meeting of the Society for Sex Therapy and
Research
Scientific Program Chair, 2010 annual meeting of the Society for Sex Therapy & Research
(SSTAR), Boston.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Editorial Boards: Archives of Sexual Behavior; Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy; Sexual
Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment; Journal of Sexual Offender Civil Commitment:
Science and the Law.
Occasional reviewer: Journal of Counseling Psychology, Contemporary
Psychology, Journal of Utah Academy of Sciences, Journal of Consulting and Clinical
Psychology, Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, Journal of Personality Assessment,
Critical Studies in Mass Communication, Australian Psychologist, Therapy and Research,
Journal of Personality Research, Journal of Research in Personality, Journal of
Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, Cognitive Therapy and Research, Canadian
Journal of Behavioural Science
Workshop on human sexuality (for graduate students and community professionals), 1977,
1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1993, 2005,
2008 (for the Huntsman Cancer Institute).
Manuscript reviewer/Editorial Consultant: The Dorsey Press;
Holt, Rinehart, & Winston; Prentice Hall; Allyn & Bacon; William C. Brown
Private Practice (Clinical Psychology), Salt Lake City, 1976-present.
Consultant to various religious and civic groups: Sex Education Programming for Children and
Parents.
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Reviewer, National Licensing Exam in Psychology, the Psychological Corporation, 1987 - 1991.
Consultant to lawyers and the court; child custody issues, various other issues relating to
mental health, psychological assessment, and human sexuality.
Consultant to the Utah Division of Professional Licensing.
Chair, Professional Practices & Standards Committee, Utah Psychological Association, 19851989.
Treasurer, Utah Psychological Association, 1986-1989.
President, Utah Psychological Association, 1995-1996.
Member, Ethics Committee, Utah Psychological Association, 1996-present
Co-Chair, Ethic Committee, Utah Psychological Association, 2000-2003.
Director of Program Evaluation, Center For Family Development, 1994- 2008.
PRESENTATIONS:
Strassberg, D. S. (1969, September) Making a high risk program less risky. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Strassberg, D. S., and Wiggen, E. (1971, April). Conformity as a function of age in
children 8 to 13. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological
Association, Boston.
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Strassberg, D. S., and Klinger, B. I. (1973, April). Pain tolerance as a function of
group pressure, instructions, and sex. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern
Psychological Association, New Orleans.
Strassberg, D. S., Gabel, H. D., and Anchor, K. N. Self-disclosure in parent discussion
groups. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association,
New Orleans.
Strassberg, D. S., Gabel, H. D., and Anchor, K. N. (1974, May). Self-disclosure in
parent discussion groups. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southeastern
Psychological Association, Hollywood, Florida.
Strassberg, D. S., and Anchor, K. N. (1975, May). Therapists' ratings of client
improvement and client self-disclosure as a function of sex of therapist and client. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago.
Taylor, J., Russell, Cabe, W., & Strassberg, D. S. (1977, May). Training medical
students in interpersonal skills: A comparison of two approaches. Presented at the annual
meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Albuquerque.
Strassberg, D. S., Cunningham, J., Klein, N., and Warburton, J. (1977, September).
Preliminary evaluation of a weekend group for women in transition. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
Nilsson, D., Strassberg, D. S., and Bannon, J. (1978, April). Client's perceptions of
therapist self-disclosure: A therapy analogue. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
Western Psychological Association, San Francisco.
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Strassberg, D. S., Anchor, K. N., Cunningham, J., and Elkins, D. (1978, August). Selfdisclosure and improvement in individual psychotherapy. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto.
Strassberg, D. S., Roback, Cunningham, J., McKee, B., & Larson, P. (1979, April).
Psychopathology in self identified female transsexuals, homosexuals, heterosexuals. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, San Diego.
Strassberg, D. S., Reimher, F., Ward, M., Russell, S., and Cole, A. (1979, April). The
MMPI and chronic pain. Paper presented a the Annual Meeting of the Western Psychological
Association.
Russell, S., and Strassberg, D. (1980, April). Factors affecting self and target reports
of self disclosure. Presented at the annual meeting of the RMPA, Tucson, Arizona.
Moore, M. R., & Strassberg, D. S. (1981, April). Effects of a film model on the
psychological and physical stress of abortion. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles.
Bannon, J. A., and Strassberg, D. S. (April, 1981). The social reinforcement network of
the single mother: Its relationship to adjustment.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles.
Strassberg, D., Shydler, D., and Adelstein, T. (1981, April). Client perceptions of
positive and negative therapist self-disclosure. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles.
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Taylor, J. R., and Strassberg, D. S. (1981, April). The effects of sex composition on
cohesiveness and interpersonal learning in short-term personal growth groups. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Los Angeles.
Cohn, N., and Strassberg, D. S. (1981, April). An investigation of the reciprocity effect
in pre-adolescent self-disclosure. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Western
Psychological Association, Los Angeles.
Strassberg, D. S. (1982, May). Human sexuality: Applied uses of basic research.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association,
Albuquerque.
Chappuis, M., Strassberg, D., & Cooper, L. (1982, August). MMPI differences among
adolescent offenders. Paper presented a the annual meeting of the American Psychological
Association, Washington, D.C.
Strassberg, D. S. (1983, March). Contemporary approaches to sex therapy. Invited
address, Gettysburg College.
Strassberg, D. S. (1983, April). Rational Emotive Therapy: A therapy whose time has
come. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological
Association, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D. S. (1983, October). Sex education: The whys and hows. Invited
keynote address National Family Sex Education Week Conference, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D. S. (1984, March). The use of films in sex therapy. Workshop
presented at the annual mid-winter meeting of Division 29 (Psychotherapy), APA, San Diego.
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Strassberg, D. S. (1984, March). Current issues in sex therapy. Invited address,
Metropolitan College, Denver.
Strassberg, D. S. (1984, April). Contemporary approaches in cognitive psychotherapy.
Invited address, Colorado State Psi Chi Meeting, Denver.
Strassberg, D. S. (1984, April). Male sexuality. Invited address, Utah Psychological
Association, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D. S. (1984, May). R.E.T. and Other Cognitive Therapies. Invited
Workshop, Nashville.
Strassberg, D. S. (1984, May). Contemporary Approaches to Sex Therapy. Invited
Workshop, Nashville.
Strassberg, D. S. (1984, October). Parents Sexuality. Invited address, National Family
Sex Education Week Conference, SLC.
Strassberg, D. S. (1985, March). Contemporary Approaches to Sex Therapy. Invited
Address, Inservice Training Program, Salt Lake County Mental Health Centers Internship
Program, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Strassberg, D. S. & Cooper, L. M. (1985, May). Treating Client Sexual Preference
Conflicts. Workshop presented at the Inservice Training Conference, Salt Lake County Mental
Health, Snowbird, Utah.
Strassberg, D. S. (1985, July-August). The nature and treatment of sexual dysfunction.
Invited addresses, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Utah Medical Center,
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Salt Lake City, Utah.
Strassberg, D. S. (1985, August). Sexual Dysfunctions: How to recognize them and
what to do. Invited address, Continuing Education Conference, Utah Association of Nurse
Practitioners, Snowbird, Utah.
Strassberg, D. S., Kelly, M. P., Carroll, C., & Kircher, J. (1985, August). The
Relationship between Objective and Subjective Measures of Sexual Arousal Among Sexually
Functional and Dysfunctional Men. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Psychological Association, Los Angeles.
Adelstein, T., Strassberg, D. S., & Chemers, M. C. (1985, August). Self-disclosure
and Neuroticism. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological
Association, L.A.
Strassberg, D. S. (1985, September). Sexual wellness. Invited Address, National
Family Sexuality Education Month Conference, SLC.
Russell, S., & Strassberg, D. (1985, November). Observations of children with chronic
pain and their mothers during noxious and innocuous medical procedures. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Houston.
Strassberg, D. S. (1986, January). An attitude of caring. Invited address, meeting of
Health Care Providers, FHP, Salt Lake.
Strassberg, D. S. (1986, March). A primary care physician's guide to sexual
dysfunctions. Invited address, Inservice Training Program, Department of Family & Community
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Medicine, University of Utah (and Holy Cross Hospital), Salt Lake City, Utah.
Strassberg, D. S. (1986, July). A practitioner's workshop in Rational-Emotive Therapy.
Invited workshop, Social Work Symposium, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Strassberg, D. S. (1986, August). An overview of the treatment of sexual dysfunctions.
Invited address, Nurse Practitioners/ Physicians' Assistants Annual Meeting, Snowbird, Utah.
Strassberg, D. S. (1986, September). Healthy communication and sexual wellness.
Invited address, National Family Sex Education Conference, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D. S. (1986, October). Media effects: What the Meese Commission
concluded vs. what the research shows. Invited address, Semi-Annual Meeting of the First
Amendment Lawyers Association, Boston.
Strassberg, D. S. (1987, February). An overview of the nature and treatment of sexual
dysfunctions. Invited address, Inservice Training Program, Department of Psychology,
Veteran's Administration Hospital, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D. S. (1987, April). A lawyer's guide to social science research: Strengths
and weaknesses in media effects research. Invited address, semi-annual meeting of the First
Amendment Lawyer's Association, San Francisco.
Strassberg, D. S. (1987, April). A rational approach to stress management. Invited
address, Inservice Training Program, Skyline High School, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D. S. (1987, April). Drug addictions and sexual functioning. Invited
workshop, Wyoming Department of Health and Social Services, Casper, Wyoming.
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Strassberg, D. S. (1987, July). Cognitive Psychotherapy: A Rational-Emotive Approach.
Invited Workshop, Graduate School of Social Work Summer Workshop Series, Salt Lake City,
Utah.
Strassberg, D. S., Chappuis, M., & Turner, C. (1987, August). Personality research
with juvenile offenders. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological
Association, New York City.
Kelly, M. P. & Strassberg, D. S. (1987, August). Attitudinal and experiential correlates
of anorgasmia. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological
Association, New York City.
Strassberg, D. S. (1987, September). A Rational Approach to Stress Management.
Invited address, International Personnel Management Association (Utah Chapter), Snowbird,
Utah.
Strassberg, D. S., Mahoney, J. M., Schaugaard, M., & Hale, V. (1988, April). The
Role of Anxiety in Premature Ejaculation. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the
American Association for Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. San Francisco.
Strassberg, D. S., & Mahoney, J. M. (1988, April). Correlates of the Contraceptive
Behavior of Adolescents/Young Adults. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the
American Association for Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. San Francisco.
Strassberg, D. S. (1988, May). The Nature and Treatment of Common Sexual
Dysfunctions. Invited Seminar presented at the Annual Meeting of the Ogden Surgical Society,
Ogden, Utah.
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Strassberg, D. S. (1988, May). A Cognitive Approach to Sex and Other Potential
Sources of Stress. Invited Address, Semi-Annual Meeting of the Utah Association of
Obstetricians/Gynecologists, Ogden, Utah.
Strassberg, D. S. (1988, May). The Diagnosis of Sexual Dysfunctions. Invited inservice training program, Salt Lake County Mental Health Centers, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D. S. (1988, May). Common Sexual Dysfunctions. Invited In-Service
Training Program, University of Utah Counseling Center, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Strassberg, D. S. (1988, May). Transitions: A Cognitive Approach to Dealing with
Change. Invited Address, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Alta, Utah.
Strassberg, D. S. (1988, July). A Rational-Emotive Approach to Psychotherapy.
Invited Workshop, Graduate School of Social Work, Summer Workshop Series, Salt Lake City.
Hale, V. & Strassberg, D. S. (1988, November). The Role of Anxiety in Male Sexual
Functioning. Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Scientific
Study of Sex, San Francisco.
Strassberg, D. S. (1989, January). Sexual Dysfunctions: What's New and What's True.
Invited Address, In-Service Training Program, Department of Psychology, Veteran's
Administration Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Strassberg, D. S. (1989, September). The Effects of Anxiety on Male Sexual Arousal,
Invited Colloquium, Department of Psychology, University of Queensland, Australia.
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Strassberg, D. S. (1990, March). Breaking Up Without Breaking Down, Public
Workshop, University of Queensland, Australia.
Strassberg, D. S. (1990, March). Voluntary Control of Male Sexual Arousal, Invited
Colloquium, Department of Psychology, University of Queensland, Australia.
Strassberg, D. S. (1990. March). Cognitive Factors in Sexual Dysfunction, Invited
Colloquium, Department of Psychiatry, University of Queensland, Australia.
Strassberg, D. S. (1990, April). Principles and Practices of Rational Emotive Therapy,
Professional Workshop, University of Queensland, Australia.
Strassberg, D. S. (1990, May). The Clinical Use of the MMPI, Invited Professional
Workshop, University of New Castle, New South Wales, Australia.
Strassberg, D. S. (1990, May). Cognitive/Behavioral Approaches to the Nature and
Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction, Invited Professional Workshop, University of Sydney, Sydney,
Australia.
Strassberg, D. S. (1990, May). Principles and Practices of Rational Emotive Therapy,
Invited Professional Workshop, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Strassberg, D. S. (1990, May). Principles and Practices of Rational Emotive Therapy,
Invited Professional Workshop, Australian Behavior Modification Association, Townsville,
Queensland, Australia.
Strassberg, D. S. (1990, Nov). Disorders of Sexual Desire: Their Nature and
Treatment, Invited Address, In-Service Training Program, Department of Psychology, VA
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Hospital, SLC, Utah.
Strassberg, D. S. (1992, March). Cognitive Approaches to the Treatment of Sexual
Deviance/Dysfunction. Invited address, Harreveld Institute, Harreveld, The Netherlands.
Mahoney, J. M., & Strassberg, D. S. (1992, March). Anxiety Disorders and Sexual
Dysfunction. Invited address, Conference on "Anxiety Disorders: The Diagnoses of the
Nineties," SLC, Utah.
Kelly, M. P., & Strassberg, D. S. (1992, June).
Communication Patterns in Female
Anorgasmia. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Sex
Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, Orlando, Florida.
Strassberg, D. S. (1992, July). Cognitive Factors in the Nature and Treatment of
Sexual Dysfunctions. Paper presented at the IVth World Congress on Behavior Therapy, Gold
Coast, Australia
Strassberg, D. S. (1992, Oct.). The Treatment of Adult Perpetrators. Invited
participant, Conference on Child Sexual Abuse, Utah Task force on Child Sexual Abuse, Salt
Lake City.
Golde, J. & Strassberg, D. S. (1993, May). The Effects of Media Portrayals of
Degradation and Sexual Explicitness. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, Denver.
Lowe, K. & Strassberg, D. S. (1993, June). Volunteer Bias in Sexuality Research.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research,
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Monterey, CA.
Quackenbush, D. M., Strassberg, D. S., & Turner, C. W. (1993, June) Gender Effects
of Romantic Themes in Erotica. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International
Academy of Sex Research, Monterey, CA.
Strassberg, D. S. (1993, Nov.). Parents as Sex Educators. Invited presentation, Saint
Mark's Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT.
Strassberg, D. S. (1993, Nov.). The Research and Clinical Use of the MMPI/MMPI-2
Within a Chronic Pain Population. Invited address, Division of Behavioral Medicine,
Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D. S. (1994, Jan.). Rational Emotive Therapy in Clinical Practice. Invited
address, Primary Children's Medical Center, Salt Lake City.
Lockerd, L. & Strassberg, D. S. (1994, April). Force Themes in Women's Sexual
Fantasies. Paper presented at the Western Region Conference of the Society for the Scientific
Study of Sex, San Diego.
Strassberg, D. S. & Lowe, K. (1994, May). Volunteer Bias in Sexuality Research.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Sex Educators,
Counselors, and Therapists, Louisville.
Strassberg, D. S. (1994, April). A Physician's Guide to Sexual Dysfunction. Invited
address, Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah School of Medicine.
Strassberg, D. S. (1995, January). MMPI-2: Maximizing It's Descriptive, Diagnostic,
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and Therapeutic Value. Presentation for the Utah Psychological Association.
Heersink, N. & Strassberg, D. S. (1995, April). Personality Dynamics of Pedophiles.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Sex Educators,
Counselors, and Therapists, Albuquerque.
Moyle, R., Schweitzer, R., & Strassberg, D. S. (1995, July). Ethical Considerations in
the Treatment of Sexual Offenders. Paper presented at Community Corrections in the 21st
Century: Challenge, Choice and Change, Brisbane, Australia.
Strassberg, D. S. (1995, July). A Normative and Validity Study of the MMPI with
Pedophilia. Paper presented at Community Corrections in the 21st Century: Challenge,
Choice and Change, Brisbane, Australia.
Lockerd, L. & Strassberg, D. S. (1995, September). Correlates of Force Themes in
Women's Sexual Fantasies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International
Academy of Sex Research, Provincetown, MA.
Heersink, N. & Strassberg, D. S. (1995, October). MMPI and Other Test Performance
Among Men who Sexually Offend Against Children. Paper to be presented at the annual
meeting of the The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, New Orleans.
Strassberg, D.S. (1996, February). Healthy approaches to finding and keeping the
relationship you want. Invited address, University Neuropsychiatric Institute, Salt Lake City.
Quackenbush, D.M., and Strassberg, D.S. (1996, April). Effects of romantic theme on
men's response to sexually explicit material. Paper presented at the Western Region meeting
of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Diego, CA.
Strassberg, D.S. (1997, February). Psychosocial issues in the nature and treatment of
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Sexual Offending. Invited presentation, University of Utah School of Law, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (1997, March). The Psychophysiological Nature of Premature
Ejaculation. Invited address, Department of Reproduction and Endocrinology, Erasmus
University, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Strassberg, D.S. (1997, May). Contemporary issues in the understanding and
treatment of premature ejaculation. Invited presentation, Sex Disorders Treatment Group,
Digzik Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Golde, J.A., Strassberg, D.S., Turner, C.M., & Lowe, K. (1997, July). Attitudinal
effects of degrading theme and sexual explicitness in video materials. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research, Baton Rouge.
Strassberg, D.S. (1997, September). Parent and teacher perspectives on the college
student experience, from a parent-teacher. Invited presentation, Parent Open House,
University of Utah.
Strassberg, D.S., Johnson, D., Heersink, N. & Dobbins, K. (1997, October). Predictors
of success in half-way house treatment for sex offenders. Paper presented at annual meeting
of The
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, Washington, D.C.
Strassberg, D.S. (February, 1998). Forensic implications of research on sexual
abusers. Invited presentation, University of Utah School of Law, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (March, 1998). A cognitive therapy approach to easing the stress of
administration. Invited address, Western Association of Graduate School Administrators, Salt
Lake City.
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Strassberg, D.S. (May, 1998). The impact of sex and aggression in X- and R-rated
material (Part I). Invited address, Utah Division of Youth Corrections Statewide Conference,
Park City, Utah.
Strassberg, D.S. (June, 1998). The impact of sex and aggression in X- and R-rated
material (Part II). Invited address, Utah Division of Youth Corrections State Conference, Park
City, UT
Strassberg, D.S. (August, 1998). Disorders of Orgasm: Rapid and retarded ejaculation.
Invited address, The 8th World Meeting on Impotence, Amsterdam.
Strassberg, D.S. (August, 1998). The interrelationship between disorders of arousal
and orgasm. Invited address, The 8th
World Meeting on Impotence, Amsterdam.
Strassberg, D.S., Kinnish, K.K., & Johnson, D. (October, 1998). Prediction of half-way
house success for sex offenders: MMPI-2 and other indices. Paper presented at the Annual
Meeting of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, Vancouver.
Strassberg, D.S., Golde, J.A., Byrne, P.M., & Card, R.D. (October, 1998). Empiricallybased approaches to issues in contemporary penile plethysmography. Symposium presented
at the Annual Meeting of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, Vancouver.
Strassberg, D.S. & Holty, S. (November, 1998). Dating and the internet: A study of
personal ads. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of
Sexuality, L.A.
Strassberg, D.S., deGouveia Brazao, C.A., Rowland, D.L., Tan, P., & Slob, A.K.
(November, 1998). Clomipramine in the treatment of (premature) ejaculation. Paper
presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Los
Angeles.
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Kinnish, K. & Strassberg, D.S. (November, 1998). Fluidity in sexual orientation across
the lifespan. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of
Sexuality, Los Angeles.
McIlroy, G. & Strassberg, D.S. (November, 1998). Personality and behavioral
correlates of adolescent sexual offending. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the
Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Los Angeles.
Strassberg, D.S. (November, 1998). The MMPI-2 in court. Invited address, Utah
Psychological Association, Forensic Division, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (March, 1999). Forensic implications of research in sexuality and
sexual offending. Invited presentation, University of Utah School of Law.
Strassberg, D.S. (April, 1999). The basics of cognitive therapy. Invited presentation,
Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah School of Medicine.
Strassberg, D.S. (April, 1999). Management of Stress Among Managers. Invited
presentation, Salt Lake Tribune annual management retreat, Snowbird, Utah.
Strassberg, D.S. (May, 1999). Finding and keeping the relationship you want. Invited
presentation, University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute “Evening with the Experts.”
Strassberg, D.S., Golde, J.A., & Turner, C.M. (June, 1999). Erectile Response and t’s
suppression. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Academy of Sex
Research, Stoney Brook, N.Y.
Rowland, D.L., Strassberg, D.S., deGouveia Brazo, C., & Slob, A.K. (June, 1999).
Ejaculatory latency and control in men with premature ejaculation. Paper presented at the
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annual meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research, Stoney Brook, N.Y.
Strassberg, D.S. (August, 1999). Managing administrative stress. Invited presentation,
University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (September, 1999). Managing the sexual impact of prostate cancer
and its treatment. Invited presentation, Utah chapter of the American Cancer Society, Salt
Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (September, 1999). Encouraging your patients to tell you about their
sexual problems: Why you should, how you can, and what to do if they do. Invited Grand
Rounds, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine,
Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (November, 1999). Contemporary Issues in MMPI-2 Interpretation.
Invited workshop, Utah Psychological Association, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (November, 1999). Connect: Open Communication About Men’s
Health. Invited workshop, Pfizer Corporation, Provo, UT
Strassberg, D.S. (March, 2000). The Judicial System’s Response to Sexual Offending.
Invited presentation, University of Utah School of Law.
Strassberg, D.S. (March, 2000). The How’s and Why’s of Talking to Your Children
About Sex. Invited presentation, “Sexual Health Across the Generations” Conference,
University Neuropsychiatric Institute, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (March, 2000). Healthy Sexuality in Relationships. Invited seminar,
“Sexual Health Across the Generations” Conference, University Neuropsychiatric Institute, SLC
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Butz, W. & Strassberg. D.S. (April, 2000). Dynamic and Static Predictors of
Treatment Completion Among Sex Offenders: The Psychometrics of the Measures. Paper
presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality: Western
Region, San Diego.
Strassberg, D.S. (April, 2000). The Identification of Erectile Dysfunction Among Men
With Diabetes. Invited presentation, 11th Annual Meeting of Idaho Diabetes Educators,
Humphrey’s Diabetes Center, Boise, Idaho.
Strassberg, D.S. (August, 2000). Managing Administrative Stress. Invited
presentation, University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (October, 2000). Sex After Fifty. Invited presentation, Huntsman
World Senior Games, St. George, Utah.
Strassberg, D.S. & Kinnish, K.K. (November, 2000). Demographic, Offense
Related, and Personality Predictors of Half-Way House Treatment Completion. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, San
Diego.
Butz, J.W. & Strassberg, D.S.(November, 2000). Predictors of Treatment Success
Among Sex Perpetrators. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the
Treatment of Sexual Abusers, San Diego.
Strassberg, D.S. (March, 2001). The Nature and importance of Assessing Erectile
Dysfunction in General Medical Practice. Invited Address, Wyoming Medical Center, Casper,
Wyoming.
Strassberg, D.S. (March, 2001). A Proactive Approach to Men’s Sexual Health. Invited
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Grand Rounds, V.A. Medical Center, Riverton, Wyoming.
Strassberg, D.S. (March, 2001). Dating In The New Millennium.
Invited “Evening With The Experts” presentation, University Neuropsychiatric Institute, Salt Lake
City, Utah
Strassberg, D.S. (March, 2001). Psycho-legal Issues Associated With Sexual
Offending. Invited presentation, University of Utah School of Law.
Strassberg, D.S. (August, 2001). Managing Administrative Stress. Invited presentation,
University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (September, 2001). Pharmacotherapy for the New Millennium: Men’s
Sexual Health. Invited Address, Annual Meeting of the Wyoming Council of Advanced Practice
Nurses, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Strassberg, D.S. (October, 2001). Mature Physical Intimacy. Invited presentation,
Huntsman World Senior Games, St. George, Utah.
Strassberg, D.S. (October, 2001). Current Developments in Clinical Psychology.
Invited Presentation, Annual Meeting of the Utah Chapter of Teachers of Psychology in
Secondary Schools (TOPS), University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Whitaker, W.B. and Strassberg, D.S. (November, 2001). The Sex Offender Treatment
Outcome Predictor - Static/Dynamic (SOTOP-S/D). Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, San Antonio.
Dillinger, R. and Strassberg, D.S. (November, 2001). Factors in Assessing Likelihood
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of Treatment Completion of Sex Offenders. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, San Antonio.
Strassberg, D.S. (March, 2002). Sexual Offending: The Legal Implications of What
Psychologists Know. Invited presentation, University of Utah School of Law.
Kinnish, K.K. and Strassberg, D.S. (June, 2002). Gender Differences in the Flexibility
of Sexual Orientation: A Multidimensional Retrospective Assessment. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research, Hamburg, Germany.
Strassberg, D.S. (August, 2002). Managing Administrative Stress. Invited presentation,
University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
Dillinger, R.J. and Strassberg. D.S. (October, 2002). Factors Related to Assessing the
Likelihood of Treatment Completion of Sex Offenders. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, Montreal.
Whittaker, J. W. and Strassberg, D.S. (October, 2002). Predicting Sex Offender
Treatment Outcome: The SOTOP. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association
for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, Montreal.
Strassberg, D.S. (October, 2002). Predicting Treatment Outcome With The MMPI-2
and MSI. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Treatment of
Sexual Abusers, Montreal.
Strassberg, D.S. (February, 2003). A cognitive-Behavioral Approach to Understanding
and Treating Depression. Invited Keynote Address, Annual Meeting of the Utah Counselors
Association, Murray, Utah.
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Strassberg, D.S. (March, 2003). Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction. Invited Keynote
Address, Semiannual Meeting of Idaho Diabetes Nurse Educators, Boise, Idaho.
Strassberg, D.S. (April, 2003). Intimacy and Sexual Health Problems Associated With
Erectile Dysfunction. Invited Grand Rounds, Dixie Regional Medical Center, St. George, Utah.
Strassberg, D.S. (April, 2003). Sexual Health and Dysfunction. Invited Grand Rounds,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City.
Dillinger, R.J. and Strassberg. D.S. (June, 2003). Factors Related to Assessing the
Likelihood of Treatment Completion of Sex Offenders. Invited presentation, Utah Department of
Corrections.
Whittaker, J. W. and Strassberg, D.S. (June, 2003). Predicting Sex Offender
Treatment Outcome: The SOTOP. Invited presentation, Utah Department of Corrections.
Strassberg, D.S. (June, 2003). Predicting Treatment Outcome With The MMPI-2 and
MSI. Invited presentation, Utah Department of Corrections.
Strassberg, D.S. (July, 2003). The Voluntary Control of Genital Response, Arousal, &
Orgasm. Invited presentation, Kinsey Institute Conference on Methodological Approaches In
Reproductive Psychophysiology, Bloomington, Indiana.
Strassberg, D.S. (July, 2003). Interactive Processes in Ejaculatory Disorders-Psychophysiological Considerations, A Reply to Rowland, Tai, & Brummet. Invited discussant,
Kinsey Institute Conference on Methodological Approaches In Reproductive Psychophysiology,
Bloomington, Indiana.
Strassberg, D.S. (August, 2003). Managing Administrative Stress. Invited
presentation, University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
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Strassberg, D.S. (September, 2003). Balancing Personal and Professional Lives:
The Challenge for New Faculty. Invited presentation, University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (November, 2003). Communication Challenges in the Treatment of
Sexual Dysfunctions. Invited Grand Rounds, University Neuropsychiatric Institute, Salt Lake
City.
Strassberg, D.S. (December, 2003). Female Sexual Circuitry: Sexual Response and
Dysfunction. Invited presentation, Current Medical Directions workshop, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (December, 2003). Psychological Perspectives and Sexual Function.
Invited presentation, Current Medical Directions workshop, Salt Lake City.
Whittaker, J.W.B. & Strassberg, D.S. (March, 2004). Halfway House Treatment
Completion in Adjudicated Male Sex Offenders. Paper Presented at the Annual meeting of the
American Psychology - Law Society, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Strassberg, D.S. (March, 2004). Psychosexual Aspects of the Treatment of Prostate
Cancer. Invited presentation, Utah Urologic Association, Park City, Utah.
Dillinger, R. & Strassberg, D.S. (March, 2004). Predicting Sex Offender Treatment
Completion: An Evaluation of Pre-Treatment Factors. Paper Presented at the Annual meeting
of the American Psychology - Law Society, Scottsdale, Arizona.
Rowland, D.L., Slob, A.K., & Strassberg, D.S. (June, 2004). Mind-Body Interactions in
Rapid Ejaculation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Academy of Sex
Research, Helsinki, Finland.
Strassberg, D.S. (June, 2004). A Proactive Approach to Men’ Sexual Health.
Invited presentation, VA Medical Center, Seattle.
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Strassberg, D.S. (June, 2004). Communication Challenges in the Treatment of Sexual
Dysfunctions. Invited presentation, VA Medical Center, American Lake (Tacoma), Washington.
Strassberg, D.S. (July, 2004). Objective Personality Assessment in Forensic Settings.
Invited workshop, Australian Psychological Society, Melbourne, Australia.
Strassberg, D.S. (July, 2004). Drugs, Sex, and Rock & Roll: Sexuality in the Age of
Viagra. Invited presentation, Department of Psychology, University of Queensland, St. Lucia,
Australia.
Strassberg, D.S. (July, 2004). Drugs, Sex, and Rock & Roll: Sexuality in the Age of
Viagra. Invited presentation, Department of Psychology, Queensland University of Technology,
Brisbane, Australia.
Strassberg, D.S. (August, 2004). Coping With Administrative Stress. Invited
presentation, University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (September, 2004). Balancing Personal and Professional Lives:
The Challenge for New Faculty. Invited presentation, University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (February, 2005). Psychology and the Law: Sexual Offending.
Invited presentation, University of Utah College of Law, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (March, 2005). Psychosocial Impact of Prostate Cancer and Its
Treatment. Invited presentation, Special Symposium, Utah Society of Urology Nurses and
Associates, Park City, Utah.
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Strassberg, D.S. (April, 2005). The nature and etiology of male sexual dysfunctions.
Workshop presentation at Human Sexual Behavior: Update on the Nature, Etiology, &
Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction, Disease & Compulsion, Park City, Utah.
Strassberg, D.S., Whittaker, J.W., Suchy, Y., Eastvold, A. (July, 2005). Neurocognitive
functioning in pedophilic child molesters, non-pedophilic child molesters, and normal adult
males.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research, Ottawa,
Ontario, Canada.
Strassberg, D.S. (August, 2005). Managing the stress of a new administrative
position. Invited presentation, University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (September, 2005). Motivations behind the opposition to same-sexed
marriages. Invited discussant, Decisions and Families, University of Utah College of Law, Salt
Lake City.
Eastvold, A., Suchy, Y., Whittaker, W. and Strassberg, D. (November, 2005).
Neurocognitive functioning of the frontotemporal region in pedophilic and non-pedophilic child
molesters. Paper presented at National Academy of Neuropsychology.
Eastvold, A., Suchy, Y., Strassberg, D., and Whittaker, W. (February, 2006). The
detection of subtle executive deficits with the Behavioral Dyscontrol Scale-Electronic Version in
a sample of sex offenders. Paper presented at the International Neuropsychological Society.
Rullo, J.E., Kinnish, K.K., & Strassberg, D.S. (April, 2006). Sex differences in the
specificity of sexual behavior, fantasy, and attraction. Paper presented at the annual meeting
Western Region of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (Redondo Beach,
California).
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Rullo, J.E., Kinnish, K.K., & Strassberg, D.S. (July, 2006). Sex differences in the
specificity of sexual behavior, fantasy, and romantic attraction. Paper presented at the annual
meeting International Academy of Sex Research (Amsterdam, The Netherlands).
Strassberg, D.S. (August, 2006). Coping With Administrative Stress. Invited
presentation, University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (October, 2006). Effective Time Management. Invited presentation,
University of Utah 1st Annual Postdoctoral Scholars Meeting, Salt Lake City.
Israel, E. & Strassberg, D.S. (November, 2006). Viewing Time as an Objective
Measure of Sexual Interest in Heterosexual Males and Females. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Las Vegas.
Rullo, J., Kinnish, K. K., & Strassberg, D.S. (November, 2006). Sex Differences in the
Specificity of Sexual Behavior, Fantasy, and Attraction. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Las Vegas.
Strassberg, D.S., Whittaker, W., Suchy, Y., and Eastvold, A. (November, 2006).
Neurocognitive Functioning in Pedophilic and Non-Pedophilic Child Molesters. Paper presented
at the annual meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Las Vegas.
Strassberg, D.S. (March, 2007). The Psychosexual Impact of Prostate Cancer and Its
Treatment. Invited presentation, Men to Men support group, Utah Chapter of the American
Cancer Society, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (April, 2007). The Nature and Treatment of Premature Ejaculation.
Invited presentation, meeting of the World Association for Sexual Health, Sydney, Australia.
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Strassberg, D.S. (April, 2007). The Nature, Etiology, & Treatment of Sexual
Dysfunctions. Invited workshop, Australian Psychological Society, College of Clinical
Psychology, Brisbane, Australia
Strassberg, D.S. (April, 2007). Sex Differences in Objective and Subjective Measures
of Sexual Interest. Invited presentation, Department of Psychology, University of Queensland,
St. Lucia, Australia.
Strassberg, D.S. (April, 2007). The Nature, Etiology, & Treatment of Sexual
Dysfunctions. Invited workshop, Australian Psychological Society, College of Clinical
Psychology, Sydney, Australia.
Strassberg, D.S. (May, 2007). Male Sexual Dysfunctions Associated with Chronic
Illness. Invited presentation, University Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, University of Utah,
SLC.
Strassberg, D.S. & Israel (August, 2007). Viewing Time as an Objective Measure of
Sexual Interest in Heterosexual Males and Females. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the International Academy of Sex Research, Vancouver, Canada.
Strassberg, D.S. (August, 2007). Coping With Administrative Stress. Invited
presentation, University of Utah, Salt Lake City.
Strassberg, D.S. (October, 2007).
The Nature, Etiology, & Treatment of Sexual
Dysfunctions. Invited workshop, Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah, SLC.
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Strassberg, D.S. (November, 2007). MMPI-2 Profile Types as Predictors of Offender
Treatment Completion. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the
Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA), San Diego, CA.
Strassberg, D.S. (January, 2008). Static, Dynamic, and Test-Related Predictors of Sex
Offender Treatment Completion. Invited presentation, Utah Department of Corrections, SLC.
Strassberg, D.S. (March, 2008). Rules and Procedures in the Conduct of Custody
Evaluations in Utah. Invited presentation, Quinney College of Law, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Strassberg, D.S. (March, 2008). The Dating & Sexuality Continuum: Young Adults.
Invited presentation, Generations 2008 Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Rullo, J.E., Strassberg, D.S., & Israel, E. (April, 2008). Category-specificity in sexual
arousal/interest as a complex function of sex and sexual orientation. Paper presented at the
Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality Western - Region Conference, San Diego, CA.
Strassberg. D.S. (December, 2008). Satisfying Sexuality After Prostate Cancer & Its
Treatment. Invited presentation, “Man-to-Man” prostate cancer survivor group, Utah Chapter of
the American Cancer Society.
Strassberg, D.S. (September - December, 2008). Male and Female Sexual
Dysfunctions: Nature, Assessment, & Treatment. Invited presentations, Huntsman Cancer
Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Strassberg, D.S. (May, 2009). Mating Strategies: What Personal Ads Tell Us About
What men and Women Really Want. Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the
Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (Western Region), Pacific Grove, CA..
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Rullo, J. & Strassberg, D.S. (May, 2009). Sexually Explicit Cell Phone Video/Picture
Communication. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study
of Sexuality (Western Region), Pacific Grove, CA.
Mackaronis, J. & Strassberg, D.S. (May, 2009). Consistencies Among Features of
Sexual Orientation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Scientific
Study of Sexuality (Western Region), Pacific Grove, CA.
McKinnon, R., Strassberg, D.S., Sustaita, M., & Rullo (May, 2010). The Sending and
Receiving of Sexually Explicit Cell Phone Pictures (“Sexting”) Among High School Students.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association,
Denver, Colorado.
Sustaita, M., Strassberg, D.S., & McKinnon, R. (April, 2010). The Sending and
Receiving of Sexually Explicit Cell Phone Pictures (“Sexting”) Among High School Students.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Sex Therapy & Research, Boston.
Mackaronis, J. & Strassberg, D.S. (April, 2010). The Effect of Sexual Orientation and
Masculinity-Femininity of Perceived Sexual Appeal. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the Society for Sex Therapy & Research, Boston.
Rullo, J. & Strassberg, D.S. (Aggust, 2010). Bisexuality. Paper to be presented at the
annual meeting of the American Psychological Association.
PUBLICATIONS:
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Strassberg, D. S., and Klinger, B. I. (1972). The effect on pain tolerance of social
pressure within the laboratory setting. Journal of Social Psychology, 88, 123-130.
Strassberg, D. S., and Wiggins, E. (1973). Conformity to peers as a function of age in
preadolescence. Journal of Social Psychology, 91, 61-66.
Strassberg, D. S. (1973). The relationships among locus of control, anxiety, and
valued-goal expectations. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 41, 319.
Roback, H. B., Webb, W. W., and Strassberg, D. S. (1974). Personality differences
between fee paying and non-fee paying patients seen for psychological testing. Journal of
Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 42, 744-745.
Strassberg, D. S., and Robinson, J. (1974). Relationship between locus of control and
other personality measures in drug users. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 42,
744-475.
Roback, H. B. and Strassberg, D. S. (1975). The relationship between perceived
therapist-offered conditions and therapeutic movement in group therapy with hospitalized
schizophrenics. Small Group Behavior,6, 345-352.
Strassberg, D. S., Roback, H. B., Anchor, K. N., and Abramowitz, S. I. (1974). Selfdisclosure in group therapy with schizophrenics. Archives of General Psychiatry, 42, 744-745.
Strassberg, D. S., and Anchor, K. N. (1975). Rating intimacy of self-disclosure.
Psychological Reports, 37, 562.
Anchor, K. N., Strassberg, D. S., and Elkins, D. (1976). Supervisors' perceptions of
the relationship between therapist self-disclosure and effectiveness. Journal of Clinical
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Psychology, 32, 158.
Strassberg, D. S., Gabel, H. D., and Anchor, K. N. (1976). Patterns of self-disclosure
in parent discussion groups. Small Group Behavior, 7, 369-377.
Strassberg, D. S., and Anchor, K. N. (1977). Ratings of client self-disclosure and
improvement as a function of sex of client and therapist. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 33,
239-241.
Strassberg, D. S., Roback, H. B., D'Antonio, M., and Gabel, H. (1977). Selfdisclosure: A critical and selective review of the clinical literature. Comprehensive Psychiatry,
18, 31-39.
Strassberg, D. S., and Kangas, J. (1977). MMPI correlates of self-disclosure. Journal
of Clinical Psychology, 33, 739-740.
Strassberg, D. S., Anchor, K. N., Cunningham, J., and Elkins, D. (1977). Successful
outcome and number of sessions: When do counselors think enough is enough. Journal of
Counseling Psychology, 24, 477-480.
Roback, H. B., Strassberg, D. S., McKee, E., and Cunningham, J. (1977). Selfconcept and psychological adjustment differences between self-identified male transsexuals and
male homosexuals. Journal of Homosexuality, 3, 15-20.
Strassberg, D. S., Anchor, K. N., Gabel, H., and Cohen, B. (1978). Self-disclosure in
individual psychotherapy. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, and Practice, 15, 153-157.
Cunningham, J., Strassberg, D. S., and Roback, H. B. (1978). Group psychotherapy
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for medical patients. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 19, 135-140.
Nilsson, D., Strassberg, D., and Bannon, J. (1979). Perceptions of therapist selfdisclosure: A therapy analogue. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 26, 399-404.
Strassberg, D. S., Roback, H., Cunningham, J., McKee, B., and Larson, P. (1979).
TSCS-indicated psychopathology in self-identified female transsexuals, homosexuals, and
heterosexuals. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 8, 491-496.
Strassberg, D., Reimher, F., Ward, M., Russell, S., and Cole, A. (1981). The MMPI
and chronic pain. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 49, 220-226
Cunningham, J., & Strassberg, D. S. (1981). Neuroticism and Disclosure Reciprocity.
Journal of Counseling Psychology, 28, 455-458.
Cohn, N., & Strassberg, D. (1983). Self-disclosure reciprocity among pre-adolescents.
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 9, 97-102.
Strassberg, D., Akimoto, S., & Kircher, J. (1985). Japanese-American Differences in
Locus of Control. Cross-Cultural Psychology Bulletin, 19, 4-11.
Strassberg, D., & Moore, M. (1985). Effects of a film model on the psychology and
physical stress of abortion. Journal of Sex Education and Therapy, 11, 46-50.
Cunningham, J., Strassberg, D., & Haan, B. (1986). Effects of intimacy and sex-role
congruency on self-disclosure. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 4, 393-401.
Poulton, J. L., & Strassberg, D. S. (1986). The therapeutic use of reminiscence.
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International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 36.
Taylor, J. R., & Strassberg, D. S. (1986). The effects of sex composition on
cohesiveness and interpersonal learning on short term interpersonal growth groups.
Psychotherapy, 23, 267-273.
Strassberg, D. S., Kelly, M. P. Carroll, C., & Kircher, J. C. (1987). The
psychophysiological nature of premature ejaculation. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 16, 327336.
Strassberg, D. S., & Mahoney, J. M. (1988). Correlates of the contraceptive behavior
of adolescents/young adults. The Journal of Sex Research, 25, 531-536.
Abstracted in Fertility Control Abstracts, 1, February, 1989.
Strassberg, D. S., Adelstein, T. A., & Chemers, M. C. (1988). Adjustment and
disclosure reciprocity. Journal of Social & Clinical Psychology, 2/3, 234-245.
Taylor, J. R., Strassberg, D. S., & Turner, C. W. (1989). Utility of the MMPI in a
geriatric population. Journal of Personality Assessment, 53(4), 665-676.
Kelly, M. P., Strassberg, D. S., & Kircher, J. R. (1990). Attitudinal and experiential
correlates of anorgasmia. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 19(2), 165-177.
Strassberg, D. S., Mahoney, J. M., Schaugaard, M., & Hale, V. E. (1990). The role of
anxiety in premature ejaculation: A psychophysiological model. Archives of Sexual Behavior,
19(3), 251-257.
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Hale, V. E., & Strassberg, D. S. (1990). The role of anxiety on sexual arousal.
Archives of Sexual Behavior, 19(6), 569-581.
Abstracted in Behavioral Medicine Abstracts, 12(2), 1991.
Strassberg, D. S. (1991). The role of anxiety in premature ejaculation. Invited paper,
Medical Aspects of Human Sexuality, 25, 52.
Mahoney, J. M., & Strassberg, D. S. (1991). Voluntary control of male sexual arousal.
Archives of Sexual Behavior, 20(1), 1-16.
Strassberg, D. S. (1991). Interpretive dilemmas created by the MMPI-2. Journal of
Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 13(1), 53-59.
Strassberg, D. S. (1991). A resolution of the interpretive dilemmas created by the
MMPI-2?: A reply to Ben-Porath & Graham. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral
Assessment, 13, 181-184.
Strassberg, D. S., Clutton, S., & Korboot, P. (1991). A descriptive and validity study of
the MMPI-2 within an elderly Australian sample. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral
Assessment, 13, 301-311.
Schweitzer, R.D., Logan, G.P., & Strassberg, D.S. (1992). The relationship between
marital intimacy and postnatal depression. Australian Journal of Marriage and Family, 13, 1923.
Strassberg, D. S. (1992). Male sexual response to stimuli: Can it be suppressed?
Invited paper, Medical Aspects of Human Sexuality, 26, 50.
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Adelstein, T. B., Kesner, R. P., & Strassberg, D. S. (1992). Spatial recognition and
spatial order memory in patients with dementia of the Alzheimer's type. Neuropsychologia, 30,
59-67.
Strassberg, D. S., Tilley, D., Bristone, S., & Oei, T. P. (1992). The MMPI and chronic
pain: A Cross-Cultural View. Psychological Assessment, 4, 493-497.
Schweitzer, R.D., Logan, G.P., & Strassberg, D.S. (1992). The relationship between
marital intimacy and postnatal depression. Australian Journal of Marriage and Family, 13, 1923.
Mahoney, J. M., & Strassberg, D. S. (1993). Self-involvement via self-schema
activation during sexual arousal. Journal of Sex Research, 30, 70-74.
Strassberg, D. S., (1994). A physiologically based model of early ejaculation: A
solution or a problem? Journal of Sex Education and Therapy, 20, 215-217.
Strassberg, D. S., Ross, S., & Totd, E. H. (1995). MMPI performance among women
with bulimia: A cluster-analytic study. Addictive Behaviors, 20, 137-140.
Quackenbush, D. M., Strassberg, D. S., & Turner, C. (1995). Gender effects of
romantic themes in erotica. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 24, 21-35.
Strassberg, D. S., & Lowe, K. (1995). Volunteer bias in sexuality research. Archives of
Sexual Behavior, 24, 369-382.
Heersink, N. & Strassberg, D. S. (1995). A normative and descriptive study of the
MMPI with acknowledged child molesters. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral
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Assessment, 17, 377-391.
Strassberg, D.S. (1997). A cross-national validity study of four MMPI-2 content scales.
Journal of Personality Assessment, 69, 596-606.
Strassberg, D.S. & Lockerd, L.K. (1998). Reports of force in women’s sexual fantasies.
Archives of Sexual Behavior, 403-414.
Strassberg, D.S. & Holty, S. (1998). An experimental study of personal ads on the
internet. New Scientist, 157 (abstract), 16.
Strassberg, D.S., deGouveia Brazao, C.A., Rowland, D.L., Tan, P., & Slob, A.K. (1999).
Clomipramine in the treatment of rapid (premature) ejaculation. Journal of Sex & Marital
Therapy, 25, 89-102.
Golde, J.A., Strassberg, D.S., Turner, C.M., & Lowe, K. (2000). Attitudinal effects of
degrading themes and sexual explicitness in video materials. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of
Research and Treatment,
12, 223-232.
Rowland, D.L., Strassberg, D.S., de Gouveia Brazao, C.A., & Slob, A.K. (2000).
Ejaculatory latency and control in men with premature ejaculation: An analysis across sexual
activities using multiple sources of information. Journal of Psychosomatic Research.
48(1), 69-77.
Golde, J.A., Strassberg, D.S., & Turner, C.M. (2000). Psychophisiologic assessment of
erectile response and its suppression as a function of stimulus media and previous experience
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with plethysmography. Journal of Sex Research, 37, 53-59.
Strassberg, D.S. & Russell, S.W. (2000). MMPI-2 content scale validity within a
sample of chronic pain patients. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 22,
47-60.
Strassberg, D.S., De Gouveia Brazao, C.A., Rowland, D.L., Tan, P., & Slob, A.K.
(2001). La clomipramina en el tratamiento de la Eyaculacion Precoz. RET, Revista de
Toxicmanias, 27(3), 15-23.
Strassberg, D.S. & Liebroder, B.L. (Spring, 2003). Ethics complaints against
psychologists conducting custody evaluations: A growth industry. The Utah Psychologist.
Strassberg, D.S. & Holty, S. (June, 2003). An experimental study of women’s internet
personal ads. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 32, 253-260.
Strassberg, D.S. (2003). A Candle in the Wind: Spitzer's Study of Reparative Therapy.
Archives of Sexual Behavior, 32, 451-452.
Kelly, M.P., Strassberg, D.S., & Turner, C. M. (2004). Communication and associated
relationship issues in female anorgasmia. Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, 30,263-276.
Kinnish, K.K., Strassberg, D.S., & Turner, C. M. (2004). Flexibilitat sexueller
orientierungen. Zeitschrift fur Sexual Forschung, 17, 26-45.
Strassberg, D.S. (2005). A rose by any other name: Should dyspareunia be reclassified.
Archives of Sexual Behavior, 34, 48-49.
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Kinnish, K.K., Strassberg, D.S., & Turner, C.M. (2005). Sex differences in the flexibility
of sexual orientation: A multidimensional retrospective assessment. Archives of Sexual
Behavior, 35, 173-183.
Strassberg, D.S. and Reynolds, S.A. (2005). A recidivism risk measure as a predictor
of sex offender treatment completion. Journal of Sexual Offender Civil Commitment: Science
and the Law, 1, 11 - 16.
Strassberg, D.S. (2005). Erectile Dysfunction, in N.J. Salkind (Ed.), Encyclopedia of
Human Development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications Oaks, CA
Kelly, M.P., Strassberg, D.S., & Turner, C.M. (2006). Behavioral assessment of
couples’ communication in female orgasmic disorder. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 32, 81
- 95.
Strassberg, D.S. (2006). A Candle in the Wind: Spitzer's Study of Reparative Therapy.
In J. Drescher & K. Zucker (Eds.), Ex-Gay Research: Analyzing the Spitzer Study and Its
Relation to Science, Religion, Politics, and Culture. Harrington Park Press.
Strassberg, D.S. (2007). The voluntary control of genital response, arousal, and
orgasm. In E. Janssen (Ed.), Methodological Approaches In Reproductive Psychophysiology
(pp. 327 - 342). Bloomington, Indiana: University of Indiana Press.
Strassberg, D.S. (2007). Interactive Processes in Ejaculatory Disorders-Psychophysiological Considerations, A Reply to Rowland, Tai, & Brummet. In E. Janssen
(Ed.), Methodological Approaches In Reproductive Psychophysiology (pp. 274 - 276).
Bloomington, Indiana: University of Indiana Press.
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Roback, H.B., Strassberg, D.S., Iannelli, R.J., Finlayson, A.J.R., Blanco, M., & Neufeld,
R. (2007). Problematic Physicians: A Comparison of Personality Profiles by Offense Type.
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 52, 315-322.
Suchy, Y., Eastvold, A., Whittaker, W.J., & Strassberg, D. (2007). Validation of the
Behavioral Dyscontrol Scale-Electronic Version: Sensitivity to subtle sequelae of mild traumatic
brain injury. Brain Injury, 21(1), 69-80.
Strassberg, D.S. & Perelman, M. A.(2009). Sexual Dysfunctions, in P.H. Blaney & T.
Millon (Eds.), Oxford Textbook of Psychopathology (2nd Ed.). New York: Oxford University
Press, 399-430.
Israel, E. & Strassberg, D.S. (2009). Viewing Time as an objective measure of sexual
interest in heterosexual males and females. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 38, 551-558.
Suchy, Y., Whittaker, W.J., Strassberg, D.S., & Eastvold, A. (2009). Facial and
prosodic affect recognition among criminal child molesters: Patterns of performance across two
types of offenders. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Practice, 21, 93-110.
Suchy, Y., Whittaker, W.J., Strassberg, D.S., & Eastvold, A. (2009). Neurocognitive
differences between pedophilic and non-pedophilic child molesters. Journal of the International
Neuropsychological Society, 15, 248-257.
Suchy, Y., Rau, H., Whittaker, W.J., Eastvold, A., & Strassberg, D.S. (2009). Facial
affect recognition as a predictor of performance on a reading comprehension test among
criminal sex offenders. Journal of Applied Psychology in Criminal Justice, 5, 73-89.
Strassberg, D.S. (2009). Much adieu about not so much. Archives of Sexual
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Behavior, 38, 1041-1043.
Rullo, J., Strassberg, D.S., & Israel, E. (In press). Category-Specificity in sexual
interest in gay men and lesbians. Archives of Sexual Behavior.
BOOKS/SOFTWARE:
Roback, H. B., Abramowitz, S. I., & Strassberg, D. S. (Eds.). (1979). Group
Psychotherapy research: Commentaries and selected readings. New York: Krieger Publishing
Co.
Strassberg, D. S. Instructor's manual to accompany Abnormal Behavior: Psychology's
view. (1983). Homewood, IL: Dorsey Press.
Strassberg, D. S., Cooper, L. M., & Marks, P. A. (1986). A computerized program for
the interpretation of adult MMPIs. Wakefield, RI: Applied Innovations.
Strassberg, D. S. & Cooper, L. M. (1993). MMPI/MMPI-2 Adult
Interpretive Report (assessment software). Salt Lake City, UT: Automated Assessment
Associates.
Pamment, P. & Strassberg, D.S. (1993). SCORES-IT-ALL: A Generic Computerized
Scoring Program. Salt Lake City, UT: Automated Assessment Associates.
Strassberg, D.S. & Cooper, L.M. (2005). The MMPI-2 Adult Interpretive Report
(10.0). Salt Lake City, Automated Assessment Associates.
Strassberg, D.S. & Jensen, Erick (2008). SCORES-IT-ALL: A Generic Computerized
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Scoring Program (8.0). Salt Lake City, UT: Automated Assessment Associates.
BOOK REVIEWS:
Kilgore, J., and Highlander, D. (1977). Review of Getting more family out of your
dollar. The Psychotherapy Bulletin, 10, 29.
Corey, G. (1977). Review of Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy.
The Psychotherapy Bulletin, 10, (2), 26-27.
Sahakian, W. (Ed.) (1977). Review of Psychotherapy and counseling: Techniques in
Interventions. The Psychotherapy Bulletin, 10(3), 26.
Trotzer, J. (1978). Review of The counselor and the group. The Psychotherapy
Bulletin, 12(13), 28.
Ellis, A., and Abrams, E. (1979). Review of Brief psychotherapy in medical and health
practice. The Psychotherapy Bulletin, 14, 29.
Hogan, R. (1981). Review of Group psychotherapy: A peer focused approach.
Contemporary Psychology, 26, 481.
Kellerman, H. (1981). Review of Group cohesion: Theoretical and clinical perspectives.
International Journal of Group Psychotherapy.
Lieblum, S. R. & Rosen, R. C. (1992). Review of Sexual desire disorders. Archives
of Sexual Behavior, 21, 499-502.
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Better Sex Institute (1992). Review of Advanced sexual techniques (VHS Video).
Journal of Sex Education and Therapy, 18, 69-71.
Odell, M. & Campbell, C.E. (2001). Review of The practical practice of marriage and
family therapy. Journal of Marital and Sex Therapy, 27, 383-384.
TEACHING INTERESTS:
Undergraduate - Abnormal Psychology
Honors -Psychology Through Science Fiction, Cross-Cultural Psychopathology.
Graduate - Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy (Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy) (seminar
& practicum), Objective Personality Assessment (emphasis on MMPI-2), Sexual
Function/Dysfunction.
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