marketing-psychology

Apply psychological principles to product marketing decisions with ethical guardrails.

Updated Apr 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sicktastic/skill-issue --skill marketing-psychology-sicktastic
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Skill: marketing-psychology
Source: https://github.com/sicktastic/skill-issue/tree/main/marketing/skills/marketing-psychology
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sicktastic/skill-issue --skill marketing-psychology-sicktastic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps marketers bring behavioral science and mental model thinking to every marketing decision so they can ethically influence how people decide while avoiding one-size-fits-all advice.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context-Aware Guidance: Checks for existing product marketing context files (.agents/product-marketing-context.md or the older .claude variant) before applying insights, ensuring recommendations stay tailored to the specific product and audience.
  • Mental Model Library: Covers foundational thinking, buyer psychology, persuasion tactics, pricing psychology, and growth frameworks so you can cite First Principles, loss aversion, social proof, scarcity, anchoring, and more as you build campaigns.
  • Actionable Applications: Explains each model, why it matters for marketing, and how to implement it (e.g., using the Goal-Gradient Effect in onboarding, scarcity with real constraints, or the Rule of 100 on pricing pages) with ethical guardrails.

Quick Start

Use the marketing-psychology skill to apply consumer behavior models when optimizing your product marketing messaging.

Frequently Asked Questions about marketing-psychology

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

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What is pricing psychology and how does it influence consumer behavior?

Pricing psychology uses mental models like anchoring and the Rule of 100 to shape how consumers perceive value and make purchasing decisions. This skill maps these behavioral models to specific marketing tactics, ensuring messaging and pricing pages ethically guide buyer choices.

How do I apply behavioral science to my product marketing funnel?

You can apply behavioral science by mapping mental models like loss aversion, social proof, and scarcity to specific marketing tactics. This skill checks your existing product marketing context files to tailor recommendations for messaging, pricing, and funnel optimization ethically.

What's the best way to use mental models for marketing messaging?

The best way to use mental models for messaging is applying foundational thinking and buyer psychology frameworks to your specific product context. This skill evaluates your existing marketing files and maps models like the Goal-Gradient Effect to actionable onboarding tactics.

Does this marketing psychology approach require existing product context files?

Yes, the approach checks for existing product marketing context files like .agents/product-marketing-context.md before applying insights. This ensures behavioral science recommendations remain tailored to your specific product and audience rather than offering generic advice.

How do I ethically use scarcity and social proof in marketing campaigns?

You can ethically use scarcity and social proof by applying them with real constraints and honest indicators. This skill provides actionable applications for persuasion tactics while maintaining ethical guardrails to influence customer behavior without deceptive practices.

When should I not use one-size-fits-all marketing psychology advice?

You should avoid generic psychology advice when your product requires tailored messaging or specific funnel optimization. This skill addresses that limitation by checking your product marketing context files first, ensuring behavioral models map directly to your unique scenarios.