Ethical Considerations in Research Design

Researchers at a university are conducting a study to investigate the effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive performance among college students. The study involves administering cognitive tasks to participants who have either had a full night's sleep or have been sleep-deprived for 24 hours. To ensure ethical standards are maintained, the researchers must consider issues such as informed consent, potential harm, and debriefing procedures.

In a well-developed essay, discuss the ethical considerations that the researchers must address before conducting this study. Include specific examples of how to obtain informed consent, minimize harm to participants, and the importance of debriefing.