Question

Maria describes herself as an only child, as a person who likes art and music, who is shy, and who likes to read. maria's description fits best with the idea of:

Answer 1

Maria is an introvert. While not all introverts are shy, a vast majority are.

Answer 2

Maria's description best fits the idea of an introvert. Introverts commonly avoid huge social gatherings and keep to themselves, much like Maria does.