Core Concepts in Health 3Rd Canadian Edition By Jennifer Irwin – Test Bank

Paul Insel, Ph.D., acts as Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has led numerous NIH studies on health education, mental health, blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and nutrition. Dr. Insel has written 14 books and over 100 articles.

Jennifer D. Irwin currently holds the position of Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Western Ontario. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, Master’s degree from Dalhousie University, and Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo. Her expertise lies in health promotion from a behavioral standpoint, with a particular focus on positive and empowering behavior change approaches. Dr. Irwin is passionate about teaching and has received several awards, including the University of Western Ontario’s Student Council/Alumni Teaching Award of Excellence. She is equally dedicated to research and has authored/co-authored research papers and book chapters on physical activity, obesity, body image, nutrition, smoking cessation, and motivational interviewing/health coaching.

Shauna M. Burke serves as an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Western Ontario. She earned her Honors Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from McMaster University, and her Master’s and Ph.D. from the University of Western Ontario. Her primary research focus is on health psychology and physical activity, with a special emphasis on group dynamics and child and youth health. Dr. Burke has published multiple research articles on topics such as childhood obesity, physical activity, group dynamics, and team building. She led a grant project to develop, implement, and evaluate a group-based lifestyle intervention (“C.H.A.M.P.”) for obese children and their families. Since 2006, Dr. Burke has taught the Personal Determinants of Health course to over 500 first-year Western students annually, consistently earning outstanding teaching evaluations.