The universal problem-solving sequence applied to every Logical Reasoning question. Step 1: Read the question stem FIRST (to know your task before reading the stimulus). Step 2: Read the stimulus for structure (conclusion, premises, background). Step 3: Identify the flaw or key insight (articulate the gap for critical questions). Step 4: Predict the correct answer before looking at choices. Step 5: Eliminate clearly wrong answers. Step 6: Confirm the best remaining answer matches the task precisely. Reading the stem first is the most counterintuitive habit and the highest-leverage change most test-takers can make.