Self Esteem has a Positive Effect Upon Academic Performance as Measured by Grades This paper shall examine the correlation between the development of self-esteem as a token / praise seeking behavior and performance in academics as measured by grades. It asserts that children learn very early on to adhere to behavioral expectations and to receive token and praise rewards. This interest in receiving approval is expanded to grades in school. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 6 source(s) listed Filename: 16876 Esteem Children Grades.doc Price: 53.70