Dissociative disorders can often manifest in various forms, significantly impacting a person's identity and memory. One specific type of dissociative disorder involves the emergence of two or more distinct identities or personality states, each with its own relatively enduring pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and oneself. This disorder often leads to a fragmentation of identity and is often triggered by traumatic experiences.
Which of the following best describes this type of dissociative disorder?