In this scenario, where Paul hears Jack joking about a co-worker's ethnic heritage and tells Jack that his joke is inappropriate, the intervention technique being used is "Confronting the bad behavior."
Explanation:
1. Confronting the bad behavior: This intervention technique involves directly addressing and calling out the inappropriate behavior (in this case, the insensitive joke about a co-worker's ethnic heritage). By telling Jack that his joke is inappropriate, Paul is confronting the behavior and making it clear that it is not acceptable.
2. Disrupting the bad behavior: While Paul's actions could be seen as disrupting the bad behavior indirectly by addressing Jack, the more accurate term for this situation would be "confronting" since Paul directly challenges the behavior.
3. Supporting the target of the bad behavior: Although Paul is standing up against the inappropriate joke, the specific technique of supporting the target of the bad behavior would involve offering assistance, comfort, or defense to the person affected by the inappropriate behavior.
4. Reporting the bad behavior: Reporting the bad behavior would involve informing a supervisor, HR, or another appropriate authority about the incident. In this case, Paul's action is more immediate and personal in nature by addressing Jack directly.
Therefore, in this situation, the most fitting intervention technique is "Confronting the bad behavior" as Paul directly addresses Jack about the inappropriateness of his joke.
