Is it true that the human brain creates a “wrinkle” when something new is learned?
Although brain changes, such as strengthening of the connections between neurons, do occur when new things are learned, new wrinkles in the brain are not formed.The “wrinkles” that are seen on the outside of the brain are formed by folds in the cerebral cortex.These folds allow the large surface area of the cerebral cortex to fit into the limited volume of the skull. Sources: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/brain/pdf/brainteenguide.
