Disorders in which there is a break in conscious awareness, memory, the sense of identity, or some combination are called ________.
A) paraphilias
B) anxiety disorders
C) somatoform disorders
D) dissociative disorders

Question

Disorders in which there is a break in conscious awareness, memory, the sense of identity, or some combination are called ________.
A) paraphilias
B) anxiety disorders
C) somatoform disorders 
D) dissociative disorders

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Dissociative disorders involve disruptions in aspects of consciousness, memory, identity, or perception of the environment, which can include amnesia, depersonalization, and/or derealization. Paraphilias, anxiety disorders, and somatoform disorders do not involve such disruptions.

Disorders in Which There Is a Break in Conscious Awareness