They may be in a vegetative state but it's no guarantee they can't experience distress.

Worse, if they experience distress or doubts, they cannot talk about it - because they are prohibited in law.

A person reported to have a more interdependent view of self was more likely to experience distress symptoms.

The friends or relatives of those dealing with a crisis of faith can also experience distress over the supposed eternal future of a loved one.

When individuals dehumanize others, they no longer experience distress when they treat them poorly.