The mathematics of behavior 1st edition the mathematics of behavior 1st edition by earl hunt author 47 out of 5 stars 2 ratings isbn 13 978 0521615228 isbn 10 0521615224. Cambridge university press 0521850126 the mathematics of behavior by earl hunt index index of subjects ability general modality specific of individual test specific ability difficulty discrepancy achilles activation level of node in network activity presynaptic admission to college university advertising fraudulent . Mathematical thinking provides a clear crisp way of defining problems our whole technology is based on it what is less appreciated is that mathematical thinking can also be applied to problems in the social and behavioral sciences this book illustrates how mathematics can be used to understand human and animal behavior using examples in psychology sociology economics ecology and even . The journal of mathematical behavior is an international double blind peer reviewed journal concerned with the learning and teaching of mathematics our fundamental goal is to publish research of the highest quality that expands understanding of how people build retain communicate apply and comprehend mathematical ideas