About the book: year / The monograph is devoted to current issues - the psychological study of innovation. The main attention is paid to the study of innovativeness as a factor that largely determines the effectiveness of economic and organizational behavior. Issues related to the study of the stages, patterns and environment of innovation processes are discussed. The book gives an idea of ​​the state of psychological knowledge of both domestic and foreign developments in this area, and the possibilities of practical applications. Contains characteristics of the psychological determinants of successful innovation, the most problematic and promising areas for further research. For students, graduate students and teachers majoring in psychology, for professionals in the field of innovation management, as well as everyone interested in the issues of innovative thinking.