Tests and scales are referenced by their supporting literature such as the manual. The reference will then depend on the format of the supporting literature, which is often a authored or edited book or a journal article.
Author. INITIALS. (Year). Title of test: Subtitle (Test code): Technical Manual. Publisher
Weschler, D., & Naglieri, J, A. (2006). Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability (WNV): Technical manual. Pearson
Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability
WNV
David Wechsler, PhD
Jack A. Naglieri, PhD
2006
If supporting literature is not available then you can reference the test itself
Author, INITIALS. (Year). Title of test: Subtitle. URL (if accessed online)
Weschler, D., & Naglieri, J, A. (2006). Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability (WNV). Pearson
If you are using the information provided about a test given on the database record describing the test (such as in PsycTESTS) cite the database record itself
Author, INITIALS. (Year). Title of the Test Database Record [Database Record]. Test Database Name. URL
Weschler, D., & Naglieri, J, A. (2006). Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability (WNV). [Database record] PsycTESTS. URL
In-text Citations: Follows standard Author/Year format - For further guidance see the In-Text Citations page
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Unsure which source type to use?
Sometimes the distinctions between source types can be ambiguous, in which case consistency is the most important thing. If a source could be defined as more than one source type then a judgement is needed to choose which format to use and you then need to be consistent throughout your work to make sure all other similar sources are referenced the same way.