When major league baseball officials failed to notice they had created conditions that encouraged players to use steroids,this was an example of "motivated blindness."

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Motivated blindness refers to the cognitive bias where individuals unknowingly ignore or overlook information because acknowledging it would be inconvenient, threatening, or require action. In the case of MLB officials, they may have been motivated to turn a blind eye to steroid use because it was beneficial for the league's success and revenue.

When Major League Baseball Officials Failed to Notice They Had