The class of disorders in which people lose contact with portions of their consciousness or memory resulting in disruptions in their sense of identity is known as the

A) somatoform disorders.
B) psychosomatic disorders.
C) anxiety disorders.
D) dissociative disorders.

Dissociative Disorders

Mental disorders that involve a disconnection and lack of continuity between thoughts, memories, surroundings, actions, and identity.

Somatoform Disorders

A group of disorders characterized by physical symptoms that suggest physical illness or injury, but which cannot be fully explained by a medical condition, substance use, or another mental disorder.

Psychosomatic Disorders

Health problems that are aggravated or primarily caused by psychological factors, such as stress and anxiety, manifesting through physical symptoms.