Examples are Washing (eg, handwashing, showering) Checking (eg, that the stove is turned off, that doors are locked) Counting (eg, repeating a behavior a certain number of times) Ordering (eg, arranging tableware or workspace items in a specific pattern) Most rituals, such as handwashing or checking locks, are observable, but some mental rituals, such as silent repetitive counting or statements muttered under the breath, are not.