The problem of initiation of thinking in the theory of psychological systems

The main directions of research into the initiation of thinking, the positions of domestic and foreign psychologists on this problem are considered. For the first time, domestic research on the initiation of thinking has been analyzed and an attempt has been made to create a holistic picture of all possible options for the initiation of thinking. It is shown that for a full-fledged study of the initiation of thinking, it is necessary to study not only the features of its determination and regulation, but also the specifics of the structure of motive formation and goal formation. The results obtained can be used in the educational process to increase the intellectual and creative search activity of students.