marketing-psychology

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

Updated Jul 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ingresarios-ai/launchago26 --skill marketing-psychology-ingresarios-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: marketing-psychology
Source: https://github.com/ingresarios-ai/launchago26/tree/main/.agents/skills/marketing-psychology
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ingresarios-ai/launchago26 --skill marketing-psychology-ingresarios-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Marketers often guess at why customers buy or fail to convert. This Skill provides a structured taxonomy of psychological principles and mental models so you can diagnose marketing challenges, understand buyer behavior, and design ethical persuasion strategies grounded in behavioral science. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Mental Model Library: Covers foundational thinking models (First Principles, Inversion, Pareto Principle), buyer psychology (Loss Aversion, Social Proof, Anchoring), persuasion techniques (Reciprocity, Scarcity, Commitment & Consistency), pricing psychology (Charm Pricing, Rule of 100, Decoy Effect), and growth models (Flywheel Effect, Network Effects). - Quick Reference Mapping: Matches common challenges like low conversions, price objections, churn, and decision paralysis to the relevant psychological models. - Use Case: When redesigning a pricing page, apply anchoring by showing the highest tier first, use Good-Better-Best framing to make the middle tier attractive, and add social proof near the CTA to reduce purchase anxiety. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to explain which psychological principles apply to your marketing challenge, such as improving conversions on your pricing page.

Frequently Asked Questions about marketing-psychology

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I use psychology to increase conversions on my pricing page?▼

Apply anchoring by showing the highest price first, use Good-Better-Best tier framing to make your target plan look reasonable, and add social proof near the CTA. Charm pricing and the Rule of 100 help you choose between percentage and dollar discount framing.

What psychological principles work best for marketing copywriting?▼

Social proof, reciprocity, loss aversion, and scarcity are the most copy-relevant models. Frame headlines around immediate benefits to counter hyperbolic discounting, and use the Pratfall Effect by admitting a small weakness to build trust.

How can I use scarcity in SaaS marketing without being manipulative?▼

Ethical scarcity uses real constraints like limited beta spots, genuine early-bird deadlines, or cohort-based launches. Avoid fake countdown timers and artificial limits, which erode trust once customers discover the deception.

Why do free trials sometimes convert better than freemium plans?▼

Trials leverage loss aversion and the endowment effect: users feel ownership and fear losing access when the trial ends. Freemium works better for products with network effects, while trials suit products requiring focused activation effort.

When should I use this Skill instead of an A/B testing tool?▼

Use this Skill to form hypotheses about which psychological principle might improve performance. For designing and running the actual experiment, use a dedicated A/B testing skill, since experiment design is a separate discipline.