Background
The COVID-19 “infodemic” [However, it is also important not to oversimplify such concepts (eg, “trust the science”) [Scientists often share cognitive claims (eg, the results of their work) In further support of investigating differences between cognitive and normative claims, and their impact on perceptions of science and scientists, we point to evidence that greater belief in science may be associated with moralization of COVID-19 mitigation measures (eg, endorsing statements such as “Overall, I believe that 