Psychology Master

World-class psychology expertise for human mind optimization. Masters learning science (age-appropriate skill acquisition for languages, coding, etc.), cogni...

Security Scan

The skill appears to do what it claims (psychology references + local Python analysis scripts), requests no external credentials, and contains no obvious mismatches or hidden network installs.

Purpose & Capability

Name/description (learning, marketing, behavior analysis) aligns with the bundled reference documents and three analysis scripts (learner_assessment, conversion_audit, bias_detector) and a local search tool. The skill does not request unrelated credentials or binaries.

Instruction Scope

Runtime instructions stay on-topic (run the provided scripts, consult references, run ethics checklist). One minor inconsistency: SKILL.md shows examples accepting a file path for bias_detector and search, which implies analyzing user files, but the scripts enforce that input files/paths must reside inside the skill directory (resolve_input_file / resolve_search_root). That limits functionality compared with the examples but is a defensive measure rather than malicious scope creep.

Install Mechanism

No install spec is declared and no remote binaries or archives are fetched by the skill. README shows a placeholder git clone URL (https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/psychology-master.git) — a non-malicious placeholder; installing from an actual repository should be done from a trusted source. All included scripts claim to use only the Python standard library.

Credentials

The skill requests no environment variables, no credentials, and the scripts do not read external env secrets. File I/O is limited by code to the skill directory, so the skill does not attempt to access unrelated config or credentials.

Persistence & Privilege

Flags: always=false and default autonomous invocation are normal. The skill does not request persistent elevated privileges or modify other skills/configs. Installation instructions ask the user to copy the skill into their agent's skills directory (normal for skills).

Assessment

This skill is internally consistent and uses only local Python scripts and reference docs. Before installing: (1) review the included Python files yourself (they will run on your machine), (2) install only from a trusted repository (the README clone URL is a placeholder), and (3) be aware the scripts intentionally restrict file inputs to within the skill folder (so to analyze your own documents you must copy them into the skill directory or modify the scripts). Also remember the skill gives educational/marketing advice — follow its guardrail to avoid giving medical/psychiatric diagnoses and consult professionals for clinical issues.

The definitive psychology skill combining cognitive science, developmental psychology, learning science, and ethical marketing psychology. Provides evidence-based frameworks for understanding and optimizing human behavior.

Quick Start

1. Identify domain → Learning OR Marketing OR Both
2. Gather context → Audience, goals, constraints
3. Apply framework → Select from references below
4. Validate → Run ethics and measurement checks

Triggers

• "Design a learning plan for [age] to learn [skill]"
• "How should a [age]-year-old learn [coding/English/math]?"
• "Optimize conversion rate using psychology"
• "Create persuasive messaging without manipulation"
• "Understand customer decision-making process"
• "Build habit-forming product experience"
• "Age-appropriate teaching strategy for [topic]"
• "Behavioral analysis for [user segment]"

Core Capabilities

1. Learning Psychology (Age-Optimized)

Design evidence-based learning experiences for any age:

Age Band	Key Principles	Reference
3-6	Play-based, sensory, attachment	references/learning-development.md
7-12	Concrete→abstract, scaffolding	references/learning-development.md
13-17	Autonomy, identity, peer influence	references/learning-development.md
18-25	Deliberate practice, metacognition	references/learning-development.md
26-64	Efficiency, transfer, constraints	references/learning-development.md
65+	Pacing, confidence, multimodal	references/learning-development.md

Skill-Specific Guidance:

• Languages: See references/skill-acquisition.md#languages
• Coding: See references/skill-acquisition.md#programming
• Mathematics: See references/skill-acquisition.md#mathematics
• Music/Sports: See references/skill-acquisition.md#motor-skills

2. Cognitive Psychology

Core mental processes that drive behavior:

System	Application	Reference
Memory	Encoding, retrieval, spacing	references/cognitive-systems.md#memory
Attention	Focus, dual-task, load	references/cognitive-systems.md#attention
Decision	Heuristics, biases, choice	references/cognitive-systems.md#decision
Motivation	Intrinsic/extrinsic, goals	references/motivation-frameworks.md

3. Marketing & Conversion Psychology

Ethical persuasion and conversion optimization:

Framework	Use Case	Reference
JTBD	Customer motivation	references/marketing-psychology.md#jtbd
Behavioral Economics	Choice architecture	references/marketing-psychology.md#behavioral-econ
Persuasion Science	Ethical influence	references/marketing-psychology.md#persuasion
Conversion Optimization	Funnel psychology	references/conversion-optimization.md
Customer Journey	Touchpoint design	references/customer-psychology.md

4. Assessment & Analysis

Use scripts for personalized recommendations:

# Learner profile assessment
python scripts/learner_assessment.py --age 25 --skill coding --context work

# Conversion audit
python scripts/conversion_audit.py --funnel signup --segment new_users

# Bias detection in messaging
python scripts/bias_detector.py --copy "marketing_copy.txt"

# Search reference files
python scripts/search.py --query "habit formation" --ignore-case

Workflow

Phase 1: Context Gathering

Collect minimum viable context:

For Learning:

• Age and developmental stage
• Prior knowledge and skills
• Time availability and constraints
• Motivation level and source
• Learning environment (tools, support)

For Marketing:

• Target audience demographics
• Current conversion metrics
• Customer pain points and goals
• Competitive landscape
• Ethical constraints

Phase 2: Framework Selection

Learning Task?
├── What age? → Select developmental approach
├── What skill? → Select acquisition framework
└── What constraint? → Optimize for time/depth/retention

Marketing Task?
├── Awareness stage? → Use attention + salience frameworks
├── Consideration? → Use social proof + comparison
├── Decision? → Use friction removal + risk reduction
└── Retention? → Use habit + loyalty frameworks

Phase 3: Implementation

Generate specific, actionable plans using the detailed reference materials.

Phase 4: Validation

Run ethics checklist from references/safety-ethics.md before final output.

Guardrails (Hard Rules)

• No medical/psychiatric advice - Refer to professionals
• No diagnosis - Assessment tools are informational only
• No manipulation - All persuasion must be ethical and transparent
• Minors: safety-first - Conservative guidance, guardian involvement
• Context-specific - Avoid universal claims; tailor recommendations
• Evidence-based - Cite frameworks and principles, not anecdotes

Output Templates

Learning Plan Template

## Learning Plan: [Skill] for [Age/Context]

### Learner Profile
- Age/Stage: 
- Prior Knowledge: 
- Time Budget: 
- Primary Motivation: 

### Goals & Milestones
| Week | Goal | Success Indicator |
|------|------|-------------------|

### Method Mix
- Primary Method: 
- Practice Structure: 
- Feedback Mechanism: 

### Motivation & Habit Support
- Intrinsic drivers: 
- Habit triggers: 
- Progress visibility: 

### Risks & Mitigations
| Risk | Mitigation |
|------|------------|

Marketing/Conversion Plan Template

## Conversion Optimization: [Funnel Stage]

### Audience Profile
- Segment: 
- Job-to-be-Done: 
- Current Behavior: 

### Psychological Levers (Ethical)
| Lever | Application | Why It Works |
|-------|-------------|--------------|

### Messaging Hierarchy
1. Primary Promise: 
2. Proof Point: 
3. Differentiator: 
4. Risk Reducer: 

### Experiment Design
- Hypothesis: 
- Metric: 
- Segment: 
- Duration: 

### Ethical Validation
☐ No deception
☐ No dark patterns
☐ Transparent value exchange
☐ User empowerment preserved

Reference Loading Guide

Core References (Original 8)

Task	Load These References
Child learning (3-12)	learning-development.md, skill-acquisition.md
Teen/Adult learning	learning-development.md, motivation-frameworks.md
Conversion optimization	conversion-optimization.md, marketing-psychology.md
Messaging/copywriting	marketing-psychology.md, customer-psychology.md
Habit design	motivation-frameworks.md, cognitive-systems.md
Full audit	All references + safety-ethics.md

Extended References (12 Additional Domains)

Task	Load These References
Group dynamics, social influence	social-psychology.md
Audience segmentation, personas	personality-psychology.md
UI/UX design, usability	ux-psychology.md
Emotional design, empathy	emotional-intelligence.md
Brain-based learning, neuroscience	neuropsychology-basics.md
Interpersonal skills, feedback	communication-psychology.md
Business deals, salary negotiation	negotiation-psychology.md
Design, branding, marketing visuals	color-psychology.md
Learning timing, optimal scheduling	sleep-circadian.md
Innovation, ideation, brainstorming	creativity-psychology.md
Burnout, coping, well-being	stress-resilience.md
Teams, leadership, culture	organizational-psychology.md

Complete Reference List (20 files)

Learning & Development: learning-development.md, skill-acquisition.md, cognitive-systems.md, neuropsychology-basics.md, sleep-circadian.md

Motivation & Behavior: motivation-frameworks.md, stress-resilience.md, creativity-psychology.md

Marketing & Conversion: marketing-psychology.md, conversion-optimization.md, customer-psychology.md, color-psychology.md

Interpersonal & Social: social-psychology.md, personality-psychology.md, emotional-intelligence.md, communication-psychology.md, negotiation-psychology.md

Design & Organization: ux-psychology.md, organizational-psychology.md

Ethics: safety-ethics.md