The correct definition of a "stem-changing verb" in Spanish is not directly represented in your options, but it would best align with option b: it has a change in both the beginning and ending parts of the word.
However, to clarify, stem-changing verbs specifically involve a change in the stem (the part of the verb that is not the ending) when conjugated in certain forms, while the endings typically remain consistent based on the verb's conjugation pattern. So, the answer suggests a slight misunderstanding, as the main feature is the change in the stem rather than the beginning and ending parts.