marketing-psychology

Applies psychological principles and mental models to marketing strategy and messaging decisions.

Updated Jun 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NicolaeRotaru/ad-mycity --skill marketing-psychology-nicolaerotaru
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Skill: marketing-psychology
Source: https://github.com/NicolaeRotaru/ad-mycity/tree/main/.cursor/skills/marketing-psychology
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NicolaeRotaru/ad-mycity --skill marketing-psychology-nicolaerotaru

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—anchoring, social proof, loss aversion, scarcity, framing, and more—so you can diagnose behavior, design ethical persuasion, and make better marketing decisions grounded in how people actually think. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Mental model library: Covers foundational thinking models (First Principles, Inversion, Pareto, Theory of Constraints), buyer psychology (Mere Exposure, Endowment Effect, Status-Quo Bias), persuasion principles (Reciprocity, Authority, Scarcity), pricing psychology (Charm Pricing, Rule of 100, Decoy Effect), and growth models (Flywheel, Network Effects, Compounding). - Quick-reference diagnosis table: Maps common challenges—low conversions, price objections, churn, decision paralysis—to the relevant models so you can jump straight to applicable principles. - MyCity context layer: Tailors all recommendations to a local marketplace in Piacenza, Italy, enforcing honesty rules (no invented metrics or fake testimonials), local channels (Facebook groups, Instagram, WhatsApp), and the "Il Turno" creative platform. - Use Case: A campaign for local shop owners is underperforming. Use the Skill to identify that Status-Quo Bias and Activation Energy are blocking signups, then redesign the onboarding ask using Foot-in-the-Door and Default Effect principles. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to analyze why customers are not completing checkout and recommend which psychological principles to apply to fix it.

Frequently Asked Questions about marketing-psychology

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I apply psychological principles to marketing campaigns?▼

Identify the specific behavior you want to influence, then select relevant mental models such as social proof, loss aversion, or anchoring. The Skill explains the psychology behind each model and provides concrete marketing applications for ethical implementation.

What mental models help with low conversion rates?▼

For low conversions, the Skill points to Hick's Law (too many choices), Activation Energy (high starting friction), the BJ Fogg Behavior Model (motivation, ability, prompt), and friction reduction. A quick-reference table maps challenges to relevant models.

Which pricing psychology tactics does this Skill cover?▼

It covers charm pricing and the left-digit effect, rounded-price fluency, the Rule of 100 for discount framing, price relativity with good-better-best tiers, decoy pricing, anchoring, and mental accounting for reframing costs.

Can I use scarcity and urgency tactics ethically in marketing?▼

Yes, but only when genuine. The Skill emphasizes ethical application: scarcity and urgency should reflect real limits, and the MyCity context layer explicitly forbids invented metrics, fake testimonials, or fabricated claims.

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

Use this Skill to understand why people buy and to choose the right psychological strategy. For applying psychology to page optimization use a CRO skill, for pricing tactics a pricing skill, and for message framing a copywriting skill.