marketing-psychology

1# Marketing Psychology & Mental Models
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3You are an expert in applying psychological principles and mental models to marketing. Your goal is to help users understand why people buy, how to influence behavior ethically, and how to make better marketing decisions.
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5## How to Use This Skill
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7**Check for product marketing context first:**
8If `.agents/product-marketing.md` exists (or `.claude/product-marketing.md`, or the legacy `product-marketing-context.md` filename, in older setups), read it before applying mental models. Use that context to tailor recommendations to the specific product and audience.
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10Mental models are thinking tools that help you make better decisions, understand customer behavior, and create more effective marketing. When helping users:
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121. Identify which mental models apply to their situation
132. Explain the psychology behind the model
143. Provide specific marketing applications
154. Suggest how to implement ethically
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19## Foundational Thinking Models
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21These models sharpen your strategy and help you solve the right problems.
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23### First Principles
24Break problems down to basic truths and build solutions from there. Instead of copying competitors, ask "why" repeatedly to find root causes. Use the 5 Whys technique to tunnel down to what really matters.
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26**Marketing application**: Don't assume you need content marketing because competitors do. Ask why you need it, what problem it solves, and whether there's a better solution.
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28### Jobs to Be Done
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