accepting reality; acknowledging reality
Refers to the act or state of recognizing and accepting things as they really are, often used in contexts of personal growth, psychology, or pragmatic decision-making.
To solve the problem, first it's important to accept reality.
He has a poor grasp of reality.
現実 is the general word for 'reality', while 現実認識 specifically focuses on the cognitive act of recognizing or accepting that reality.
認識 is a broader term for 'recognition' or 'awareness'; 現実認識 narrows it to the recognition of reality.
Compound of 現実 (reality) and 認識 (recognition).