Psychological Report Writing in the Age of AI: Human Judgment vs. Machine Speed with Dr. Adam Lockwood

What happens when AI can write a psychological report in under two minutes — and licensed psychologists take hours? In this episode of Beyond the Couch: AI in Psychology, Dr. Ernest Wayde talks with Dr. Adam Lockwood about the disruptive role of AI in psychological report writing.

They explore how AI compares to human-written reports, where clinicians see value and risks, and what this means for the future of psychology.

Key Takeaways:

• AI-generated reports can match human quality in many areas — and sometimes surpass them in recommendations.
• Clinicians still prefer human summaries, but effect size differences were often small.
• Automation bias and loss of clinical skills remain real risks if AI is used uncritically.
• Bias in AI output reflects societal inequities, making vigilance essential.
• Responsible adoption requires safeguards like HIPAA-compliant agreements and human oversight.

For more of Dr. Lockwood’s insights and commentary on emerging AI research in psychology, visit his blog at LockwoodConsulting.net