Methodology
How the score is calculated and what it means
SYNR is a 12-item swipe instrument that produces a five-axis archetype matrix. Below is a transparent description of how the instrument was built, how scoring works, and where the sharp limits of the tool sit.
The instrument
Each of the 12 items is a single-sentence situational prompt with a binary swipe response (yes / no). Items are intentionally short. We tested longer scales and found that respondents over-deliberated, producing socially desirable rather than instinctive answers. Twelve binary items take about 60 seconds, which keeps the response fast enough to capture the first reaction.
Scoring
Each item loads on one or two of the five axes (Sovereignty, Adaptability, Intensity, Alignment, Relinquishment) with a fixed weight. After the final swipe, weights are summed per axis and normalized to a 0–100 percentile against an internal calibration sample. Your delivered matrix is therefore your percentile rank on each dimension, not a raw point total.
The five axes are independent by design: a high score on one does not require a low score on another. A person can be high in Sovereignty and high in Relinquishment — that simply describes someone who chooses surrender from a position of authority rather than from inability to lead.
What the score is not
If you are seeking real psychological assessment around sexuality, intimacy, or relationship dynamics, consult a licensed therapist who specializes in sex therapy or AASECT-certified counseling. SYNR is not a substitute.
Why binary swipes instead of Likert scales
Likert scales (1–5 strongly disagree → strongly agree) are the academic standard, and they produce more granular data. They also give the respondent room to dilute every answer toward the middle. For a self-reflection tool aimed at intuitive recognition rather than statistical inference, forced binary choice produced cleaner profiles and higher self-reported "this feels right" rates in our internal testing.
Why these five axes
The five dimensions were chosen because they were the smallest set that consistently let testers recognize themselves and clearly distinguish between adjacent profiles. We piloted versions with three, four, six, and eight axes; five was the sweet spot between resolution and memorability.
Calibration data
The internal calibration sample is anonymous, opt-in, and includes only the swipe responses themselves — no demographics, no identifiers. The sample updates monthly as new responses arrive, so percentile ranks drift slowly over time. If you retake the test in six months you may see a slightly different score even with identical answers, because the population shifts.
Take the test →Frequently Asked Questions
How was the five-axis model developed?
The five dimensions -- Sovereignty, Adaptability, Intensity, Alignment, and Relinquishment -- were synthesized from existing trait literature on dominance, openness, sensation seeking, meaning-making, and trust-based surrender. We piloted versions with three, four, six, and eight axes; five was the smallest set that consistently let testers recognize themselves and distinguish between adjacent profiles.
Is the SYNR test scientifically validated?
No. SYNR is a structured self-reflection tool, not a clinical or psychiatric instrument. It has not been validated against external criteria and does not produce a diagnosis. If you need a clinical assessment around sexuality or relationship dynamics, consult a licensed therapist or AASECT-certified counselor.
How many questions are in the SYNR test?
Twelve. Each item is a single-sentence situational prompt with a binary swipe response (yes/no). We tested longer scales and found that respondents over-deliberated, producing socially desirable rather than instinctive answers. Twelve binary items take about 60 seconds, keeping the response fast enough to capture your first reaction.