Positive reinforcement.
Zaakirah means one who constantly praises and remembers Allah
Praises to the King was created in 2000.
We Offer Praises was created in 1999.
Praises to the War Machine was created in 2007.
A poem that praises a subject is called an Ode.
You would call a person who praises himself a lot a narcissist.
Laudes referentes - echoing praises
You would react with happiness when someone praises your work.
Let the Praises Ring was created on 207-11-06.
"singing ones praises" is a phrase that means to speak favorably about someone. To sing one's praises means to praise/commend someone. The idea of 'singing' the praises gives a sense of telling them to other people. Eg. The teacher was singing the praises of the student, to the class. Singing His praises means, singing praise to God. Capitalize "he" because he is refering to God. It means to praise someone or something very much.
To know why Smith praises his own good qualities a person will need to know exactly who Smith is. Since the full name is not given there is no way to know the answer since a person can not know exactly who Smith is.
Cultural values do indeed motivate behavior. If culture praises for high academic achievement for example students will strive to do well in school.