Robert and Francis Associates, Inc. had a board meeting to discuss future investment opportunities. Edward was a loud proponent of investing in Excel-o-rator Corporation, so much so that nobody else got a word in edgewise. Many board members didn't really think investing in Excel-o-rator was a good idea, but agreed to invest in Excel-o-rator in order to keep Edward happy, and get the meeting over with. The board is exhibiting ________.
A) availability bias
B) anchoring bias
C) groupthink bias
D) confirmatory bias

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The board is exhibiting groupthink bias, where the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational decision-making outcome.