marketing-psychology

Applies 70+ mental models and behavioral science principles to marketing decisions and campaigns.

26|3|Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robertbstillwell/marketing-skills --skill marketing-psychology-robertbstillwell
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: marketing-psychology
Source: https://github.com/robertbstillwell/marketing-skills/tree/main/marketing-psychology
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robertbstillwell/marketing-skills --skill marketing-psychology-robertbstillwell

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Marketers often make decisions based on intuition or copy competitors without understanding why customers actually buy. This Skill provides a structured library of psychological principles and mental models to diagnose conversion problems, design persuasive campaigns, and make better strategic decisions grounded in behavioral science. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Mental Model Library: Over 70 models organized into categories covering strategic thinking, buyer psychology, persuasion, pricing psychology, design, and growth. - Problem-to-Model Mapping: A quick reference table matches common challenges (low conversions, price objections, churn) to the relevant psychological principles. - Ethical Application Guidance: Each model includes a concrete marketing application with guidance on ethical implementation. - Use Case: When your landing page has high traffic but low signups, consult the Skill to identify applicable models like Hick's Law, Activation Energy, and Loss Aversion, then redesign the page to reduce friction and reframe the value proposition. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to analyze your landing page or campaign using marketing psychology principles and recommend which mental models apply to your conversion problem.

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 psychology principles to improve marketing conversions?▼

Identify the specific behavior you want to influence, then match your challenge to relevant mental models like Hick's Law for choice overload or Loss Aversion for framing. The Skill provides a quick reference table mapping common problems to applicable models with concrete implementation guidance.

What mental models help with pricing page optimization?▼

Key pricing models include Anchoring Effect, Charm Pricing, the Rule of 100, Price Relativity, and Mental Accounting. Each model explains the underlying psychology and gives specific tactics like showing higher prices first or framing costs as daily amounts.

Can I use behavioral science in marketing ethically?▼

Yes, the Skill emphasizes ethical application throughout, such as using scarcity only when genuine and applying defaults responsibly. Each model includes guidance on implementing persuasion techniques without manipulation or deception.

Which psychological principles reduce customer churn?▼

The Endowment Effect, Switching Costs, Status-Quo Bias, and IKEA Effect all support retention. Tactics include free trials that create ownership, integrations that increase switching costs, and customization that builds customer investment.

When should I not rely on mental models for marketing decisions?▼

Mental models are thinking tools, not substitutes for customer data. The Map ≠ Territory model itself warns that frameworks represent reality imperfectly, so validate recommendations with real customer testing and actual behavioral data.