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| *2 : to [[glorify]] (a [[god]] or saint) especially by the [[attribution]] of [[perfection]]s | | *2 : to [[glorify]] (a [[god]] or saint) especially by the [[attribution]] of [[perfection]]s |
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| + | '''Praise''' is the [[act]] of making positive [[statements]] about a [[person]], object or [[idea]], either in [[public]] or [[privately]]. Praise is typically, but not exclusively, earned [[relative]] to [[achievement]] and accomplishment. Praise is often [[contrasted]] with [[criticism]], where the latter is held to mean exclusively [[negative]] statements made about something. |
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| + | Most people are [[responsive]] to praise and will increase in [[self-esteem]] or [[confidence]] if a suitable amount of praise is received. Some [[psychological]] [[theories]] hold that a [[person]]'s life is comprised largely of attempts to win praise for their [[actions]]. However, some people are less affected by or even averse to praise, for example people with [[autism]] or schizoid [[personality]] disorder.[citation needed] |
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| + | Praise is an integral part of many [[religions]], for example [[Christianity]] and [[Islam]], which hold that [[God]] is a [[supreme]] being who is [[worthy]] of praise. The Biblical [[book of Psalms]] is a [[collection]] of hymns and poems, many of which praise Yahweh. |
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| + | In [[Christianity]], the [[word]] refers specifically to extolling or exalting God and his [[attributes]]. Praise can be a portion of a [[service]] of [[worship]], a period of singing ("praising God") usually before the more [[formal]] part, hence the term "praise and [[worship]]" to describe the whole event. |
| + | ==References== |
| + | # Kasari C, Sigman MD, Baumgartner P, Stipek DJ (1993). "Pride and mastery in children with autism". J Child Psychol Psychiatry 34 (3): 353–62. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7610.1993.tb00997.x. PMID 8463373. |
| + | # Can Adults Praise Children Too Much?, Ellen R. Delisio in Education World, 2000, accessed 23 December 2008 |
| + | # Praise and encouragement, Raising Children Network, accessed 23 December 2008 |
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| + | [[Category: Psychology]] |
| + | [[Category: Religion]] |
| + | [[Category: General Reference]] |