With regard to divorce statistics, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. The fact that about half of all marriages will end in divorce is a sign of the societal rejection of the institution of marriage.
b. A significant percentage of divorces involve people who have been married and divorced more than once.
c. The proportion of marriages ending in divorce has increased dramatically since the 1950s.
d. Recent statistics reveal that the divorce rate has leveled off and is even declining slightly.

Answer: a. The fact that about half of all marriages will end in divorce is a sign of the societal rejection of the institution of marriage.

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