Welcome to Spooky Psychology with Megan and Lauren! Today we're discussing psychological marketing tactics and getting specific about advertising to children and the new trend of "gentle parenting." Become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/spookypsychology references: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-consumer-psychology-2794899 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/consumer-behavior https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-modern-brain/201911/3-cognitive-shortcuts-exploited-marketers https://theconversation.com/what-is-gentle-parenting-an-expert-explains-184282 https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/the-harsh-realm-of-gentle-parenting https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/style/what-is-gentle-parenting/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/science-choice/202003/7-reasons-panic-buying-behavior https://www.nbcnews.com/better/pop-culture/target-effect-psychologist-explains-why-you-can-t-just-buy-ncna923456 https://www.crowdspring.com/marketing-psychology/ https://www.allbusiness.com/how-to-market-to-kids-1965-1.html https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/advertising-children Rss Apple Podcaster →