The term 'kind of perception' can refer to three different crossword solutions: DEPTH (5 letters), SENSORY (7 letters), and EXTRASENSORY (12 letters). DEPTH perception is the ability to perceive the world in three dimensions, and is a type of visual perception. SENSORY perception is the ability to interpret and understand SENSORY information from the environment, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. EXTRASENSORY perception, or ESP, is the ability to perceive information without using any of the known senses.