单选题 For a child the first element in his leaning by imitation is______.

A、 the need to find an authority
B、 the need to find a way to achieve the desired result
C、 the need for more affection from his parents
D、 the desire to meet the standards of his social group

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】通过第三段第一句“There is a second element at work in this situation．”可知儿童通过模仿学习的第一要素应在第二段中，即"He is seeking a response which will gain certain ends．”，所以[B]足正确答案。