marketing-psychology

Applies psychological principles and mental models to marketing decisions and campaigns.

Updated Jun 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kaitoartz/dotfiles --skill marketing-psychology-kaitoartz
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: marketing-psychology
Source: https://github.com/kaitoartz/dotfiles/tree/main/dot_agents/skills/marketing-psychology
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kaitoartz/dotfiles --skill marketing-psychology-kaitoartz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Marketers often guess why customers buy or fail to convert. This Skill provides a structured library of psychological principles and mental models so you can diagnose behavior, design persuasive campaigns, and make decisions grounded in behavioral science rather than intuition. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Mental Model Library: Covers foundational thinking models (First Principles, Inversion, Pareto Principle), buyer psychology (Anchoring, Loss Aversion, Social Proof), persuasion techniques, pricing psychology, and growth models, each with a concrete marketing application. - Quick Reference Mapping: A challenge-to-model table maps common problems like low conversions, price objections, and churn to the relevant psychological principles. - Ethical Application Guidance: Each model includes implementation suggestions focused on ethical influence rather than manipulation. - Use Case: When your landing page converts poorly, consult the Skill to identify that Hick's Law and Activation Energy may be the issue, then simplify choices and reduce starting friction. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to analyze why your trial signup page has low conversions using marketing psychology principles and recommend fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about marketing-psychology

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I apply psychological principles to marketing campaigns?▼

Identify the behavior you want to influence, then select relevant mental models such as Loss Aversion, Social Proof, or Anchoring. Each model in this Skill includes a specific marketing application explaining how to implement it ethically in your campaign.

What mental models help with low conversion rates?▼

For low conversions, the Skill recommends Hick's Law (reduce choices), Activation Energy (lower starting friction), and the BJ Fogg Behavior Model (ensure motivation, ability, and prompt are all present). The quick reference table maps challenges to relevant models.

How does pricing psychology affect customer decisions?▼

Pricing psychology covers charm pricing ($99 vs $100), the Rule of 100 for discount framing, anchoring with higher prices first, and decoy pricing tiers. These models change how customers perceive the same price without changing the actual cost.

Can I use persuasion techniques ethically in marketing?▼

Yes, the Skill emphasizes ethical application of every model. For example, scarcity should only be used when genuinely limited, and default selections should be applied transparently. The goal is reducing friction and communicating value, not manipulation.

When should I use this instead of a CRO or copywriting skill?▼

Use this Skill to understand the underlying psychology of why people buy and decide. For applying psychology to specific page optimization, use a CRO skill; for writing persuasive copy, use a copywriting skill. This Skill provides the strategic foundation.