Degrees Held
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Congregational Ministry)
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology Honours)
- Master of Arts (Psychology)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Social Science: Psychology
Research Interestes
- Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT)
- Sports and Exercise Psychology
- Cyberpsychology and Artificial Intelligence
- Christian Pastoral Counselling
- Addictions
- Mental/Psychological Skills Training (MST/PST)
- AD/HD, Autism, Specific Learning Disorders
- Learning & Memory
Teaching Interests
- Sport Psychology
- Research Ethics
Selected Publications
Journal Articles
Journal Articles
- Munnik, J. B. & Nwoye, N. (2025). Starting the Conversation: Exploring the Possible Contributions of AI in the Theory and Practice of African Psychology. Psychology in Society. Psychology in Society, 67(1), 88-98. https://doi.org/10.57157/pins2025Vol67iss1a6812
- Munnik, J. B., van Niekerk, & Turner, M. J. (2024). A cluster randomized trial of a rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) program and a mindfulness-acceptance-commitment (MAC) program, with South African adolescent rugby players. Psychology of Sport & Exercise, 75, 102706, 1-8. https://doi.org/1016/j.psychsport.2024.102706
- Munnik, J. B., & Noorbhai, H. (2024). Artificial intelligence (AI) in psychology: A commentary on AI’s emerging role and the ensuing conversation. South African Journal of Psychology, 54(2), 130-137. https://doi.org/10.1177/00812463231223427
- Munnik, J. B., Turner, M. J., & van Niekerk, R. L. (2023). Recommendations for integrating psychological skills training (PST) into rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT). Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, 15(4), 235-246. https://doi.org/1080/21520704.2023.2245359
Community Involvement
- Committee Member: Child and Family Centre (CFC)
- Assemblies of God Church
- Ratio Christi
- Administrate three social media groups on Teaching and Learning with Artificial Intelligence
- Competitive gamer
- Gold club
Teaching Expertise
- Educational Applications of Psychology PSYC204
- Psychological Assessment PSYC704
- Artificial Intelligence Policy All
- Research Methods in Psychology PSYC814
- Introduction to Psychology PSYC101
- Measurement, Experiment & Observation PSYC301
- Development & Applied Psychopathology PSYC623
- Counselling Psychology: Theory and Practicum PSYC624
- Research Methods PSCY6RM
- Fundamentals of Psychological Assessment PSYC621
- Community Interventions PSYC622
- Counselling and Therapeutics PSYC703
Student Supervision (Honours, Masters, PhD …)
Masters
Masters
- Educational Psychology Master’s student graduating May 2026
- Educational Psychology Master’s student graduated 2024
- Counselling Psychology Master’s student graduated 2024
- Research Ethics Master’s student 2026 graduating May 2026
- I am currently supervising six master’s students and two PhD students