According to Robert Merton’s strain theory, identity theft would be a form of in which an individual accepts the cultural goals of society (i. e. material success) but does not use the institutionalized means (i. e. education, jobs etc) to achieve it.

Innovation (Mode of Adaptation)

Explanation:

According to Robert Merton’s strain theory, identity theft would be a form of Innovation (Mode of Adaptation) in which an individual accepts the cultural goals of society (i.e. material success) but does not use the institutionalized means (i.e. education, jobs etc) to achieve it.

Robert Merton’s strain theory outlined five modes of adaptation and these five modes of adaptation include conformity, innovation, ritualism, retreatism, and rebellion.

In Innovation (Mode of Adaptation) an individual accept cultural Goals and yet reject it legitimate means in order words does not use the institutionalized means to achieve their goals

the minoan civilization flourished in the middle bronze age on the island of crete located in the eastern mediterranean from c. 2000 bce until c. 1500 bce. with their unique art and architecture, and the spread of their ideas through contact with other cultures across the aegean, the minoans made a significant contribution to the development of western european civilization as it is known today. labyrinth-like palace complexes, vivid frescoes depicting scenes such as bull-leaping and processions, fine gold jewelry, elegant stone vases, and pottery with vibrant decorations of marine life are all particular features of minoan crete.  

so basically their unique way of ding arts, as well as architecture.