Questions about the extent to which maladaptive habits learned in childhood can be overcome in adulthood are most directly relevant to the issue ofa. stability and change. b. behavior and mental processes. c. continuity and stages. d. nature and nurture

B) stability and change.                                              

Explanation:

Stability and Change: The term stability refers to the personality traits which is present during the infancy period of an individual's life lasts or endure throughout his or her lifespan. Whereas, the term change refers to the process in which the personality of a person is being changed or modified through the interaction with the school experiences, acculturation, family, etc. and the change process is often referred to as plasticity.

In the question above, the statement signifies stability and change.