Background
Bekoff, Oscar was born on August 27, 1917 in Brooklyn. Son of Irving and Eva (Horowitz) Bekoff.
Bekoff, Oscar was born on August 27, 1917 in Brooklyn. Son of Irving and Eva (Horowitz) Bekoff.
Bachelor, City University Lódz.A., 1979. Master of Science in Psychology, City University Lódz.A., 1981. Litt.D (honorary), City University Lódz.A., 1984.
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, City University Lódz.A., 1986.
Private practice psychotherapy & behavioral medicine, Tamarac, Florida, from 1982. Executive vice president Clinton Oil Corporation, 1961-1967. Assistant to the chairman of the board Real Petroleum Company, 1968-1971.
President Nantod Corporation, Brookville, New York, 1963-1977. Board governors Behavioral Science Center, Nova University, Fort Lauderdale, 1985-1988. Instructor continuing education Broward Community College, Coconut Creek, Florida, 1985, Long Island University, Greenvale, New York, 1984-1988.
Professor psychology department Long Island University.
District commissioner Boy Scouts American, 1938-1942. Commissioner City of New York, 1948. Advisory board Florida State Crime Commission, since 1985.
Consultant, advisor Florida Pepper Commission on Aging, Tallahassee, since 1990. Fellow International Academy Behavioral Medicine Counseling and Psychotherapy. Member American Psychological Association (American Psychological Society), American Association Counseling and Development, American Association Family Counseling and Mediators (supervisor 1986), National Ski Patrol (life), Amateur Ski Instructors Association (life, certified ski instructor since 1946), Oddfellows, Masons (32 degree).
Married Beatrice Mendelow, June 9, 1940. Children: Roberta, Marc, Marjorie.