Reorientation of activities and self-environment integration (ROASEI)-activities further explained, and theory of activities compared with theories of needs

Needs and activities are intimately related, as activities are means to fulfill the needs. Thus, activities are proximal and needs are distal. In my knowledge, this is the first attempt that compares need with activities. In this attempt, important similarities and differences between needs and activities emerge. The classifications of needs and activities have superficial resemblance. Both have been grouped in three identical looking categories. However, growth, relatedness, and existence needs are not the same as growth related, adjustment related, and restoration related activities. We need to have greater focus on activities, and at the same time we need to reduce focus on needs.