Background
Balinsky, Benjamin was born on October 26, 1913 in New York City. Son of Jacob and Jenny (Broder) Balinsky.
Balinsky, Benjamin was born on October 26, 1913 in New York City. Son of Jacob and Jenny (Broder) Balinsky.
Bachelor, City University of New York, 1935. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1937. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1940.
Intern, researcher, Bellevue Hospital, New York City, 1935-1939; psychologist, National Youth Administration, New York City, 1939-1942; consultant, War Department, New York City, 1942-1944; psychologist, counselor, Vocational Advisory Svc., New York City, 1945-1947; instructor to professor psychology, City College of New York, 1947-1969; professor, chairman psychology, Baruch College, CUNY, 1969-1979; professor emeritus psychology, Baruch College, CUNY, since 1979. Chief cons.BFS Inc., 1960-1989.
Lecturer Mental Hygiene Clinic, New York City, 1989. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Psychological Association (Distinguished Psychologist award 1990).
Married Ruth Goldberg, October 10, 1937. Children: Judith Knee, Frances Berger.